Lead Supply Chain Distribution Technician

Parkland Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a team lead to be responsible for monitoring, supervising, and inspiring a group of assigned technicians to create a cohesive team that works efficiently together to achieve the organization's objectives. The team leader leads, monitors, and supervises a group of employees to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the organization by using their knowledge and skills to achieve the shared goals to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. The schedule is subject to change as required. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of six years of Logistics/ Supply Chain Management, preferably in Healthcare Industry.
Must have three years of progressive inventory control and PAR Management experience with a thorough knowledge of inventory practices and policies.
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
Must have demonstrated ability leading others in the supply chain management department, leading special projects, and training employees on supply chain processes.
Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, delivery documents, bills of lading, invoice, or job orders.
Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers to respond to common inquires or complaints.
Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.
Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions effectively.
Work in fast paced healthcare environment, meeting, or exceeding customer requirements/expectations.
Must be capable of leading or supervising the activities of others.
Ability to work flexible hours depending upon the needs of the department.
Must have a thorough understanding of inventory control and PAR Management procedures.
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and work with job tools such as bar-code scanners, labeling equipment, materials management systems, printers, and RFID readers.
Safely operate various materials handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe and organized environment through inspections and audits to ensure Infection Prevention and JACHO compliance are met.
Enforce strict adherence to OSHSA Safety practices.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Maintains positive working relationships with Supply Chain customers, while acting as an information resource to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensure all aspects of supply chain operations are well maintained throughout the supply chain operation to ensure superior customer experience.
Demonstrate the ability to drive performance within a group of technicians utilizing their expertise, their peers, influence, and/or creativeness to formulate an effective team.
Effectively conveys information to team members, other team leaders, Supervisors, Purchasing, Management, and other leadership to identify and solve operational challenges.
Coordinates requests and recommendations from end user for changes and revisions to processes. This also includes building and layout of Supply PAR Carts for new clinical areas or special projects.
Review and validate daily reports to stay abreast of supply status, monitors backorders and expedite subs through proactive steps to ensure resources are properly allocated.
Directs employees engaged in inspection and conformance activities to ensure continuous accountability of purchase orders.
Perform operations involving safety, quality, shipping, receiving, replenishing and material/inventory control objectives, and ensure the necessary documents are completed as required.
Provide direction and oversight for a 24/7 supply chain operation to ensure extraordinary service is delivered to all staff, which directly affects the care they provide to our patients in our hospital.
Meet operational demand by closely working with Supervisor to schedule meetings, align priorities, assign manpower, access material/inventory requirements, and review training needs.
Delegate tasks to team members to achieve targets and goals.
Apply expertise to develop and improve operational efficiencies, drive key performances, and create solutions.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.