Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Supervisor of Supply Chain Operations to support its UPMC Harrisburg location. The position works Monday through Friday during standard daylight hours. The role supervises the Central Service function and is responsible for operations, service quality, employee development, operating and capital budget accountability, and short- and long-term planning. It also involves preparing, maintaining, and reprocessing sterile supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, and one year of related work experience; or equivalent education and experience.
Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Recommend interdepartmental and departmental policies and procedures for operations within areas of responsibility.
Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
Monitor completion of employee time cards and associated documentation.
Maintain Operating Room linen in Central Service and deliver linens and O.R. basins to the O.R. as requested each day.
Maintain position descriptions and performance standards for subordinates; review their performance annually or as required and recommend potential merit increments to the Manager.
Ensure personnel know hospital policies and procedures, and enact disciplinary procedures when appropriate.
Maintain an accurate tracking system for all equipment in use.
Implement and interpret monthly activity data for Central Sterile functions to assess performance, identify problems, develop alternatives, and advise on significant trends.
Represent Central Service in hospital user groups on operations-related issues, including purchasing, rental, and financial matters, to support service satisfaction.
Repair non-operational equipment immediately upon its arrival in the department.
Pick up soiled items, including lab glassware, general medical and surgical supplies, and equipment, from patient units for reprocessing.
Select, evaluate, develop, motivate, and counsel subordinates.
Clean and prepare items for reprocessing.
Assist with developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets; prepare monthly reports comparing budgeted and actual expenditures.
Prepare and batch unit charges and equipment vouchers daily.
Make continuous equipment rounds each shift and deliver serviced equipment to the Distribution Center.
Keep the department clean and organized while following appropriate aseptic techniques.
Stay informed about changes to departmental procedures and policies.