What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Driver/Material Handler position at Fairview Health Services?
The Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight, coordination, and performance management of the CPC driver/material team. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient transportation of sterile and contaminated instruments, in alignment with DOT regulations, biohazard handling standards, and AAMI guidelines. The Supervisor will lead quality improvement initiatives, support training, and optimize route productivity.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day supervision and accountability for a team of full-time, part-time, and casual drivers.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with DOT, OSHA, and biohazard transport regulations.
- Conduct regular audits of driver logs, temperature tracking, and route documentation.
- Support onboarding and ongoing training for drivers, including sterile processing protocols.
- Collaborate with the Operational Manager to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize mobile technology (e.g., iPhones) for data tracking and performance monitoring.
- Assess and restructure driver routes to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Prepare for and support compliance with AAMI standards.
- Respond to and investigate incidents, near misses, and Compass reports related to driver safety.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years supervisory or management experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation, logistics, supply chain, materials management
- Class B Drivers License
- Cert Reg Central Serv Tech within 1 Year
Preferred Qualifications
- A.A./A.S. in supply chain, Business, Management, Surgical Technology, or a related field or
- B.S./B.A. in supply chain, Business, Management, Surgical Technology, or a related field or
- Combination Education & Experience
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical setting, including supervisory and/or management responsibilities.
- Supervisory or management experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Sterile Processing, or Surgical Services beyond the minimum required experience.
- Certified Instrument Processing Technician (CRCST)
- Surgical Technologist Cert (CST)
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within thisrange may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience,and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If yourrole is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $67,101 - $94,723