Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations

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UPMC is looking for a full time Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations, to support our UPMC Altoona location.

This position works daylight Monday-Friday, 6 am - 3 pm.

Purpose\:
The Supply Chain Supervisor supervises the Supply Chain function. Responsible for operations, quality of service provided, employee development, operating and capital budget accountability, and short/long-term planning. Prepares, maintains, and reprocesses sterile supplies and equipment.

• Develop and maintain a scanning schedule.

• Assign daily work based on schedule and team availability.

• Perform cart changes and distribute associated labels.

• Schedule and hold regular meetings with department leadership to review Supply Chain performance and address Opportunity or Dead Stock reports.

• Run and distribute Open Order (Fritz) reports daily.

• Ensure timely resolution of backorders (Jira ticket, sub management).

• Direct daily work of Supply Specialists.

• Monitor and enforce compliance for monthly PAR room audits.

• Hold monthly 1\:1 meetings with direct reports for performance feedback.

• Monitor Team Lead responsibilities for accountability and provide coaching.

• Conduct regular informal rounding to check in with directors/nurse managers and address issues or requests.

• Act as primary contact for product recalls for the business unit, per UPMC Product Recall Policy.

• Recommend interdepartmental and department policies and procedures on operations in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain a positive attitude during interactions with all hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Monitor the completion of employee time cards and associated documentation.
• Maintain Operating Room linen within Supply Chain and deliver these linens along with O.R. basins to the O.R. as requested each day.
• Implement and maintain accurate position descriptions and performance standards for all subordinates; review job performance of each subordinate on an annual or as required basis and make recommendations to Manager concerning potential merit increments.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of hospital policies and procedures; enact disciplinary procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate tracking system for all utilized equipment.
• Implement and interpret monthly activity data for Supply Chain functions; data highlights departmental performances, pinpoints problems, develops alternatives, and advises on significant trends.
• Serve as Supply Chain representative to the hospital user groups for all operations- related issues, including purchasing/rental issues and financial issues to ensure proper levels of service satisfaction.
• Repair all non-operational equipment immediately upon arrival into the department.
• Perform pick-ups of all soiled items, including lab glassware, general medical/surgical supplies, and equipment from the patient units for reprocessing.
• Select, evaluate, develop, motivate, and counsel subordinates.
• Clean and prepare all items for reprocessing.
• Assist in development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets in all areas of responsibility; prepare monthly budget variance reports which examine budgeted versus actual expenditures.
• Responsible for the batching/preparation of all unit charges and equipment vouchers daily.
• Make equipment rounds continuously per shift and deliver all serviced equipment to the Distribution Center.
• Keep the department in a clean and organized fashion, while following the appropriate aseptic techniques at all times.
• Maintain an awareness of any change in departmental procedures and policies.