Supervisor Lab Logistics

Department:

60315 WI ACL Laboratories - WI Logistics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Daily schedule is Mon-Fri 1400-2230, however must be flexible on 2nd shift if needed to cover open route and or complete route evaluations with couriers.

Covers on call every 3-4 weekends via cell phone to answer questions for couriers, dispatch and or customers

Pay Range:

$30.70 - $46.05

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the department including providing work direction, expertise, and guidance to staff. Provides oversight on all aspects of the courier/dispatch process ensuring patient specimens are picked up timely, transported appropriately, and delivered to the various sites for patient testing. May perform any of the following: courier pickups or route coverage, dispatch coverage, and customer visits as needed.

Maintains financial accountability within the department by managing department assets, equipment, supplies and staff scheduling, and vendors. Determines organizational /staffing requirements and schedules courier services to support patient-care testing needs. Adjusts schedules to meet workflow requirements and to improve service effectiveness. Evaluates productivity and develops and implements process improvement plans while reducing costs.

Coordinates orientation, training, and competency for staff. Assists the director in the development, implementation, and improvement of laboratory logistics policies, procedures, and processes. Ensures compliance with current policies, procedures, and standardization and/or consolidation decisions.

Serves as a technical resource for internal / external customers on logistics workflows. Ensures quality measures, regulatory, accreditation, compliance and competency standards are met for logistics services. Ensure effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily operational goals for courier and dispatch activities. Develop and initiate monthly reports having required project or system timelines and productivity measurements.

Conducts staff meetings and addresses employee concerns and suggestions and customer service issues. Participates in appropriate projects, committees, and technical advisory teams. Executes any assigned tasks on time and comprehensively.

Maintains current knowledge of the integrated computer systems as they relate to logistics courier and dispatch operations. Adjusts routes as needed and provides input to the director on optimal route design, resource allocation, and equipment that staff needs to continually improve and adjust to changing customer needs.

Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale, recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.

Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: Valid Driver's License

Education Required: Associate degree in Business or related field (or equivalent knowledge)

Experience Required: Typically requires 2 years of leadership experience in logistics or supply chain.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrates ability to direct staff on department daily activities.

Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.

Ability to function well under pressure and conditions of frequent interruptions.

Experience and working knowledge of logistics operations and computer systems. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar products

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Demonstrates a willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include working an alternative site or shift assignment

Maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing per AH's insurance underwriters' eligibility guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Exposed to a normal office environment.

Ability to work flexible hours based on department expectations for a 24/7/365 operation

Frequently lifts 20lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50lbs.

May be exposed to biological and/or chemical agents

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and walk the majority of the workday

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.