Supervisor OR Materials Management

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Supervisor, Materials Management

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Supply Chain has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Supervisor, Materials Management to work in Miami, FL. The Supervisor, Materials Management oversees and coordinates the activities of employees in charge of handling and transporting materials to and from different departments across the University. Additionally, the incumbent ensures that all material needs are met throughout the organization.

• Approves or recommends selection of employees, and evaluates employee performance.
• Assigns schedules and duties to staff ensuring appropriate coverage.
• Reviews materials management inventory operations and procedures.
• Maintains materials management records, such as master inventory files, manufacturer information, catalogue numbers, and material descriptions.
• Stays informed of current, new, and obsolete materials.
• Organizes and maintains warehouse and inventory yard areas for efficient material storage and handling.
• Ensures appropriate levels of materials are maintained in stock.
• Evaluates staff performance to ensure departmental processes are being adhered to and dispatched calls are being addressed in a timely manner.
• Assists employees with tasks related to materials handling to address periods of high volume.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions

• OR PAR ordering and replenishment
• Daily stocking of OR & Anesthesia supply locations
• Consignment inventory management
• IOL and specialty item ordering
• PAR optimization and utilization review
• Maintaining labels, signage, and organization in OR supply areas
• Par level reviews and adjustments
• Clinical area supply standardization

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare supply chain highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Performance Management: Ability to set performance goals, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and effectively delegate tasks.
• Training & Development: Providing employee training and motivation to enhance skills.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff