Distribution Manager

Location Details: Onsite minimum of 4 days/week in Lincoln, NE.

Duration: TBD

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the functional coordination and management of distribution, shipping-receiving, mail distribution, inventory control and forms management within the Health System and outside resources.

Principal Job Functions

• *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• *Coordinates the functions of distribution, shipping/receiving, mail, inventory control and forms management for the Health System.
• *Assures the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies.
• *Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, coaching, mentoring, retaining and evaluating of staff.
• *Conducts progress reviews and performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• *Establishes, implements and maintains policies and procedures for shipping-receiving, distribution, warehouse and mailroom processes and activities.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Maintains proper inventory levels for supplies that are maintained in distribution and warehouse.
• *Oversees the departmental budgetary procedure to ensure proper operational and capital planning; appropriate and efficient use of resources, and consistent compliance to budgetary and fiscal controls.
• Maintains confidentiality of all record material processed.
• Routinely accesses locked storage areas (where drugs, IV solutions and contrast media are also stored) to obtain or stock supplies as pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with the Medical Center procedures.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
  
  

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk * .)

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Knowledge of the principles and applications of inventory control.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing materials distribution in a health system environment.
• Knowledge of organizational and human resource management standards and practices.
• Knowledge of performance improvement, budgetary and financial methods and practices.
• Knowledge of management and leadership principles and practices.
• Skill in conflict diffusion and resolution.
• Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.
• Ability to make operational and management decisions in response to changing conditions.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, train and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop written policies and procedures, memoranda and performance evaluations with measurable objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
• Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor s degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a hospital materials or inventory control position required.
• Prior supervisory experience desired.
  
  

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Nebraska driver s license required. Verification and maintenance of responsible
• driving record per facility standards required.
• Pallet jack certification required.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.) (DOT) Characterized as light work requiring exertion up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.