Materials Handler Associate Lead

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Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Directs day-to-day operational activities and functions within the Materials Management Area to meet the supply needs of the Hospital; maintains highest levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency by responding in a pro-active manner to customer/staff/vendor inquiries.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs day-to-day activities of materials handling department to include prioritization of work assignments, staff scheduling, and training of new hires. (30%)
• Coordinates staff and available resources consistent with organizational policies, procedures and standards, audit and regulatory requirements and sound business practice. (20%)
• Develops and maintains a positive, professional relationship with department staff, customers and support departments to ensure open lines of communication; understands customer needs, identifies and resolves issues, performs customer in-service, education, and improvement planning. (20%)
• Staff performance evaluations. (10%)
• Adheres to policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies. (10%)
• Processes customer inquiries. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years’ materials handling experience.
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain principles, warehousing and inventory control.

Preferred

• 1-3 years leadership experience.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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