Materials Handler Associate Lead

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years leadership experience.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees