Area Manager Materials Management

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The Area Manager Materials Management is accountable to the Regional Manager Supply Chain Management and is responsible for the operation of the Materials Management department within Prairie Mountain Health. The role oversees the safe administration and operation of Material Management throughout the organization and monitors related financial, human resources, equipment, and environmental matters. The Area Manager oversees the development of policies and procedures, contributes to planning and developing a sustainable program, and participates in portfolio, facility, and regional team structures. The position ensures that supervised staff comply with Workplace Safety and Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Hand Hygiene, regional policies, and other educational requirements. It also maintains working relationships with other departments and programs, supports continued professional development for staff and self, promotes positive public relations, and operationalizes Prairie Mountain Health’s Vision, Mission, and Values. The role promotes access, safety, effectiveness, and satisfaction in the delivery of Prairie Mountain Health services. It acts as a liaison between nursing units and Materials Management to support timely and appropriate distribution of clinical supplies, and assists with selecting, evaluating, and implementing clinical products and equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Completed post-secondary education relevant to the position.
Management Professional certification, or certification in Production and Inventory Management; alternatively, be a graduate of or currently enrolled in an appropriate certification program such as Supply Chain Management Professional or Certified in Production and Inventory Management.
Two years of previous Materials Management experience, focused on purchasing and inventory management.
Three years of management experience, preferably in a health care setting.
Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle for providing service within Prairie Mountain Health.
Demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory control systems.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in employee and labour relations.
Demonstrated ability to develop policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience initiating changes and improvements, including workplace re-engineering skills in a Continuous Quality Improvement environment.
Ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
Sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health care management.
Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population and confidentiality.
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
The position is subject to Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check; the successful candidate is responsible for any associated service charges.
External applicants must provide three work-related references from unrelated people with direct knowledge of their past work performance.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safe administration and operation of Material Management throughout Prairie Mountain Health.
Monitor financial, human resources, equipment, and environmental matters related to Material Management.
Oversee the development of policies and procedures related to Material Management.
Participate in planning and developing a sustainable program.
Participate in portfolio, facility, and regional team structures.
Ensure supervised staff comply with Workplace Safety and Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Hand Hygiene, regional policies, and other educational requirements.
Develop and maintain functional relationships with other departments and programs.
Plan for the continued professional development of staff and self.
Promote positive public relations and operationalize Prairie Mountain Health’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
Promote access, safety, effectiveness, and satisfaction in the provision of Prairie Mountain Health services.
Liaise between nursing units and Material Management to ensure timely and appropriate distribution of clinical supplies.
Assist in the selection, evaluation, and implementation of clinical products and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.