Distribution Center Lead - System Logistics Team

• Manages and directs Distribution Center Staff. Responsible for Associate actions
• including training, coaching and recommendations for performance improvement.
• Assist in the development and reviews department position ESU criteria.
• Provides leadership, motivation and support to foster growth of staff, makes available
• resources for ongoing employee education.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Recommends incentive programs.
• Plans and leads staff meetings and huddles.

• Quality/No Harm:
• Responsible for implementing, and maintaining inventory control processes, ensuring
• security and accountability of inventory, documenting transactions and supporting
• inventory systems to maximize turn ratios.
• Monitor “Standards of Performance” for all production areas and levels of competency.
• Supports Leadership in planning and directing Distribution Center Operational activities,
• including shipping, receiving, inventory control and distribution of materials.
• Manages materials in support of Disaster/Hurricane activities. Works closely with other
• staff members to ensure supplies and equipment are prepositioned or packaged in the
• event of need. Controls and maintains shelter supplies for the senior care facility. Delivers
• and aids in shelter setup when plans are activated.
• Understands and ensures compliance with Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor
• requirements as defined by the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act, Chapter 499 and Florida
• statutes. Ensures associates are properly trained and comply with policy in identification,
• receiving, storage, issue, disposal, and documentation. Maintains documentation on all of
• medications and solutions as defined in the Florida Restricted Prescription Drug
• Distributor requirements.
• Ensures security as per department policy and procedure guidelines and AHCA and The
• Joint Commission regulations.
• Maintains a vehicle fleet for the Distribution Center and ensures proper vehicle operations
• and compliance with OSHA and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Ensures quality systems and regulatory compliance with OSHA, TJC, HIPAA, etc.
• Evaluated by inspections and outcomes.
• Understands and operates @Par, PeopleSoft, OptiFlex, and other Materials Management
• Information Systems. Actively participates and supports PeopleSoft, Optiflex, and
• essential IT operations and improvements, including downtime strategy, data entry, etc.
• Performs @Par system administrative functions to ensure proper controls and
• accountability of materials. Ensures utilization of @Par, Warehouse Management System,
• to control department records, receiving, picking, storage, delivery, and control of medical
• equipment or furniture. Conducts associate training and coordinates with IT on interface
• or systematic problems. Submits recommended software changes or modifications to
• management for review. Monitors all open issues to ensure correction or system updates.
• Packages, labels, and ships out any items to alternate locations.
• Ensures high level of accuracy in the Distribution Center ensuring all material is placed
• into proper location, material rotation is applied, correct quantities, and items are pulled to
• fill customer orders, quality assurance guidelines are followed, and area is maintained in
• clean and orderly fashion.

• Prepares and manages the scheduling and time-keeping system (KRONOS) for
• associates.
• Responsible for directing Materials activities, including shipping, receiving, inventory
• control, distribution, shredding, records management, and warehouse operations.
• Oversees the management and control of patient records. Ensures contracted activity
• complies with Health First Records Management Policy & Procedures to provide for
• retention and authorized file destruction.
• Works with approved vendors in the sale, donation, or recycling of Health First materials.
• Ensures items are properly documented.
• Provides for the collection of revenue dollars into Health First accounts.
• Process the receipt of supplies and equipment using Materials Management Information
• systems and standard operating procedures.
• Is responsible for participating and directly identifying Health First opportunities for “lean” supply chain continuum efficiencies and cost savings. Conducts associate training and
• coordinates with IT on interface or systematic problems.
• Recommends software changes or modifications for @Par and PeolpleSoft to
• management for review.
• Monitors all open issues to ensure correction or system updates.
• Examines productivity and takes action to maximize operational output, ensures that key
• performance indicators are achieved, and monitors metrics to achieve established goals.

• Educates and trains staff regarding proper supply chain management processes and use
• of materials management information systems (MMIS).
• Ensures distribution of medical supplies and equipment to supported customer areas are
• delivered in a timely manner.
• Support objectives and strategies for Distribution Center operations in support of HRMC,
• PBH, CCH and Viera Hospital and Health First Health System objectives.
• Ensures maintenance of a professional work environment for staff and customers.
• Provides professional expertise and quality advice specific to Supply Chain Support.
• Performs other functions as needed to maintain and improve operation and customer
• service

• Associates degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Business or a related field
• preferred OR 3 years’ experience in materials management/warehousing/distribution
• environment preferred.
• Healthcare supply experience strongly desired.
• Clinical background or experience in Contracting and Supply Chain Administration
• preferred.
• High degree of math aptitude and communication skills (reading, writing, speaking.)
• Comprehend basic oral and written daily work assignments.
• Ability to read and communicate fluently in English.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of supply shipping, inventory management,
• warehouse storage, distribution, and rules regulations and related safety requirements.
• Must be computer literate, be familiar with computer components and how they interact as
• a system.
• Must have demonstrated initiative in seeking knowledge, courses, or training for
• professional growth.
• Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP or equal) by the American Hospital
• Association (AHA) preferred.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Considerable stooping, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling heavy weights, awkward and
• bulky boxes, crates, using carts, pallet jacks and other box lifting
• mechanisms/conveyances.
• Must be able to endure frequent lifting/ pulling of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operation of various types of manual equipment used in the transportation of materials.
• Safe operation of a 26ft straight truck.

• Must be willing to accept close supervision; work quietly and efficiently, and freely; accept
• constructive feedback concerning job performance without resentment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal, and written.
• Must be able to respond quickly to customer concerns regarding availability/status of
• supply orders.
• Must be able to handle constant interruptions.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Ability to adapt to fast paced integrated systems environment.

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