Materials Team Lead

WVU Medicine

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position's daily tasks vary by the assigned area. Specific functions of a team leader may include the following: review call-offs and follow procedure for calling in replacements; reorganize tasks to cover vacancies; upholds policies of the department and WVU Medicine; make sure pumps and equipment pickups are done during shift; oversee training; assists management in ensuring daily departmental objectives are achieved. Serves as the departmental representative in the absence of supervisory staff.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills proficiency (E-mail, Workday).
• Basic math skills.
• Thorough familiarity with all task assignments of area where performing team leader responsibilities.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
• Possess ability to safely operate all equipment utilized in areas, where performing team leader responsibilities.
• Possess the ability to effectively train team members for all tasks/assignment areas, where performing team leader responsibilities.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and direct other’s activities efficiently.
• Communicates well with management and coworkers and is viewed as a team player by coworkers

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all assignment areas are covered and that all tasks are completed in accordance with department standards.
• Ensures that team members follow all procedures for inventorying and stocking/restocking. Ensures that all shift transactions are processed appropriately in Workday.
• Follows all WVUH safety policies and ensures that team members in area follow safety policies. Reports safety concerns and equipment failures to department leadership in a timely manner.
• Adheres to Hospital Standards of Behavior and ensures that department team members provide high quality customer service. Addresses customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Follows-up with management on customer service concerns and suggestions for improvement.
• Reviews daily call-off log and coordinates with management regarding arrangements already made and/or begins making arrangements. Completes additional tasks as needed to ensure department responsibilities are met. May rearrange tasks to fairly distribute workload. Demonstrates the ability to effectively direct and coordinate the assignments of team members as required.
• Works closely with management and staff in assigned areas. Also communicates effectively (respectful, honest, caring) with nursing and other hospital personnel that contact Materials Management. Serves as departmental contact person/representative in the absence of management. Ensures that the Materials Management department phone lines are answered at all times in accordance with Hospital Standards of Behavior.
• Ensures that oldest products are utilized first to prevent waste. Is aware of customers and surroundings to prevent loss/theft.
• Works with manager to plan and support training of new employees and cross training of current employees. Either conducts training personally or oversees training by another staff member.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED