Supervisor, Materials Management

Overview

Under general direction, supervises the activities and staff of Materials Management Distribution to assure the internal and external flow of equipment, supplies, mailroom, courier services linen, and distribution, necessary for hospital operations and works with contracted companies as assigned. This includes assigning work, scheduling, developing, training and conducting performance reviews for assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare or related field or eight years equivalent job experience.
• Minimum Experience: Three years in a supervisory role or six years as lead (Material Management Technician III) in Materials Management. Five – six total years in Materials Management processing customer orders or distribution of supplies, direct customer service and experience with either PC or Main frame computer materials.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Act in an appropriate and professional manner as defined by the company’s Standards of Behavior, Policy and Procedures, and Scope of Services.
• Role model ACMC Standards of Behavior.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Current office administrative practices and procedures
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Use independent judgment and initiative within established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Principles and practices of supervision, organization, administration and people management.
• Training methods and techniques.
• Skills in leadership, planning and organization.
• Skill in budget analysis.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to stress and interpersonal sensitivity.
• Understand, implement and train staff on Medical Center and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of LEAN standards.