As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for the successful implementation of the materials management function for a specific facility and/or designated area. This primarily includes, but is not limited to, supply replenishment and maintenance of a perpetual inventory. As a supervisor of staff, this position coordinates work assignments, approves time and attendance and ensures that relevant policies, procedures are implemented consistently. This position participates in hiring replacement staff, develops and provides training for new and existing employees. This position may also assist in disciplinary action, when necessary.This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

• Leads the department work efforts consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Establishes staff goals, and the operational strategy of the department.
• Sets staff schedules to provide optimal service coverage for clinical areas.
• Trains and educates staff, as needed.
• Approves the accurate time and attendance of direct reports.
• Participates in hiring, orientation and development of new staff.
• Conducts employee evaluations, coaching and assists in disciplinary processes to align employee performance and behaviors.
• Evaluates monthly operating statements and participates in preparing annual budgets.
• Collaborates with other facility departments to provide appropriate service levels to clinical areas.
• Ensures compliance with DNV requirements related to the area of responsibility.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills.

• Ability to resolve staff and scheduling conflicts in order to meet department goals and needs.

• Ability to orchestrate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in a related field, or the equivalency.
• Three (3) years of experience in materials management, including working with a perpetual inventory.

Preferred

• Applicable supervisory experience.
• Experience with Lawson and Par Excellence.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking