Supervisor Carpentry Shop

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Supervisor for the Medical Carpentry shop. This role involves supervising operations, coordinating administrative functions, managing staff, and overseeing projects. The supervisor will assign staff functions, communicate policies, and provide input on cost containment and space assessment programs. VUMC is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where expertise is valued and employees are part of something bigger than themselves.

Requirements

4 years relevant work experience
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Operations Planning (Novice)
Leadership (Novice)
Business Results (Fundamental Awareness)
Quality Management (Novice)
Compliance (Novice)
People Management (Novice)
Facilities Management (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Supervises operations and coordinates administrative functions for facilities.
Supervises staff, coordinates projects, and assigns staff functions.
Communicates policies and procedures.
Provides input on programs and procedures for cost containment and space assessment.
Assists in identifying needs, securing resources, and implementing training programs.
Ensures compliance with all local codes and standards.
Works with staff to ensure continuous life-cycle analysis of equipment.
Assists with the design and planning of new buildings and renovations of existing spaces.
Offers input into the strategic planning process, manages operating expenditures, and assists in developing and monitoring the budget.
Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area.
Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department.
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.