What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Supervisor position at Corewell Health?
Job Summary - Supply Chain Supervisor
Essential Functions - Supply Chain Supervisor
- Oversees team to ensure that all incoming supplies are properly received, entered and documented to effectively and accurately control inventory levels. May supervise transportation of lab specimens, pharmaceuticals, supplies, linen, equipment and mail. Ensures all materials are properly handled following Infection Prevention, safety, and regulatory guidelines. Coordinates changes to routes and service with offsite customers, both internal Corewell Health entities, and external entities.
- Plans, assigns and supervises team in receiving, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment. Ensures that all unit supply carts are inventoried, restocked and distributed in a manner sufficient to meet all patient care requirements. Strives to proactively prevent stock-outs.
- Provides direction and support to staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Prepares ongoing performance evaluations of non-management staff, setting goals with staff and initiating performance improvement processes as necessary. Acts as a mentor, coach, role model and resource to the staff.
- Anticipates customer needs and supervises the provision of services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments, and staff. Coordinates requests for services, information, records, and data on a timely basis. Researches and resolves problems. Builds strong “customer service” team environment focusing on 100% customer satisfaction.
- Ensures that receiving and distribution services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation / compliance requirements.
- Responsible for team scheduling and timekeeping tasks. Maintains and updates policy / procedure manuals and training manuals as required. Prepares, maintains, and submits reports as required. Maintains files and records.
- Responsible for maintaining proper and accurate inventory levels for locations to ensure maximum product utilization and cost efficiencies. Identifies and resolve / eliminate obsolete, slow moving and expired products to maximize inventory turns and reasonable asset levels. Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
Qualifications -Supply Chain Supervisor
- Required Associate's Degree or equivalent or equivalent, in related area
- Required High School Diploma
- 5 years of relevant experience supply chain management experience including distribution, transportation, logistics and procurement or related areas Preferred
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Supine Lying: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Consolidated Service Center West - 2925 Walkent Ct - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Consolidated Service Center - WestEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Noon -9:00 p.m.Days Worked
Monday-FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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