Hospital Central Services - Supervisor

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UW MEDICINE - NORTHWEST SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR WORK SCHEDULE Full Time In-Person Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Reports to the Program Operations Manager of Materials & Logistics and leads daily operations at the entity level, including distribution, par management, and point-of-use technology. • Partners with internal stakeholders and peers across UW Medicine to implement and optimize system-wide supply chain strategies and improvement initiatives. • Supervises and develops staff, manages performance reviews, and contributes to budget planning while promoting UW Medicine’s Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized Central Supply Technician course AND three years of technical experience involving sterilization of surgical trays, medical supplies, equipment and instruments in a hospital or institution central medical supply unit OR High school graduation or equivalent AND four years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment OR Equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

Lead and support entity-level Supply Chain operations in alignment with UW Medicine’s strategy, including standardized receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution processes.
Supervise daily operations and staff, including scheduling, performance monitoring, evaluations, and acting on behalf of the Manager when needed. Recruit, hire, train, and mentor staff to support team development and succession planning.
Establishes methods and work performance standards and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance for audit and review.
Develop and maintain distribution procedures, systems, and training programs. Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for staff, including system-based training and documentation for the Materials Management Information System.
Monitor department KPIs, labor hours, and budget performance. Use analytics and dashboards to optimize inventory management, reduce obsolete stock, and improve replenishment processes.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and procurement separation of function practices. Maintain clean and organized supply areas and enforce inventory controls aligned with GAAP and UCC standards.
Serve as a customer service advocate, responding to requests professionally and efficiently. Conduct rounding of customer units to assess inventory needs and employee performance.
Participate in system-wide initiatives, project teams, and professional development activities to enhance supply chain performance and stay current with industry trends.
Recommends changes in budget such as staffing needs and supply requisition for departmental operational supply needs. May perform the duties of a Materials Handler II or III as needed and perform other related duties as required, including receiving, dispatch and supply chain tech workflows