Surgical Services Supply Supervisor

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Surgical Services Supply Supervisor to lead supply clerks, manage supply chain operations, and optimize workflows. This role requires leadership in materials management and supervisory experience within a healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with Surgical Services leaders to enhance operations and ensure supply accuracy. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in materials management within a healthcare environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a healthcare supply or Surgical Services environment.
• Experience supporting surgical services or procedural environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical services supply clerks and manage daily workflow planning.
• Oversee end-to-end Surgical Services supply chain operations.
• Act as primary liaison to Surgical Services leaders for optimizing supply workflows.

Skills

Leadership in materials management

Inventory accuracy

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Healthcare Administration

Job description

Work Schedule: This is a full‑time, 100% FTE position. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays across all three shifts. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Surgical Services Supply Supervisor to:

• Lead surgical services supply clerks and senior clerks; manage hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, evaluations, timekeeping, and daily workflow planning to support extended OR hours and fluctuating surgical volume.
• Oversee end‑to‑end Surgical Services supply chain operations. Manage receipt, storage, delivery, replenishment, case cart accuracy, real‑time issue resolution, instrumentation coordination, urgent supply needs, ERP/MMIS use, inventory accuracy, expiration control, and product standardization.
• Serve as primary liaison to Surgical Services leaders and clinicians; optimize supply workflows; anticipate needs for growth and new procedures; lead process improvements; support financial stewardship; and participate in quality, safety, and operational excellence initiatives.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues, or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in materials management within a healthcare environment (Required)
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience overseeing staff in a healthcare supply or Surgical Services environment (Required)
• Direct experience supporting Surgical Services, perioperative areas, or procedural environments (Preferred)

License & Certification

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) or equivalent supply chain certification (Preferred)

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.