Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations

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UPMC is looking for a full-time Supervisor of Supply Chain Operations to support our UPMC Harrisburg location.

This position works Monday-Friday, standard daylight hours.

Purpose:
The Central Service Supervisor supervises the Central Service 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Central Service 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 Central Sterile functions; data highlights departmental performances, pinpoints problems, develops alternatives, and advises on significant trends.

• Serve as Central Service 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related field and 1 years of related work experience required.

• OR Equivalent Education & Experience

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran