Supervisor, Distribution & Logistics Jobs

Are you a passionate Distribution & Logistics Supervisor looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate to join a prestigious academic health system in Columbia, MO. Not only is the health system ranked as one of Becker Healthcare's 150 Top Places to Work for three consecutive years, but it also values the importance of work-life balance and professional growth for its employees. Take the next step in your career and thrive in an environment where you are respected, challenged, and offered endless opportunities to define your career path!
Location Highlights
Are you looking for a small town with big opportunities? Columbia, MO, is a charming university town in the heart of Missouri known for its top-rated university, healthcare system, public schools, and Division 1 sports. With an affordable cost of living and housing, temperate climate, thriving cultural and culinary scene, a multitude of outdoor activities, and ease of access to St. Louis and Kansas City, you can have the best of both worlds: the charm of a small town with the convenience of modern amenities and top-notch healthcare. Discover why Columbia received an A rating from Niche.com and is ranked among the top 30 places to buy a house, raise a family, and live in America!
Workplace Highlights

• Retention bonus program
• Significant tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependents
• ANCC Accredited Nursing Program and actively pursuing Magnet status
• “Just Culture” organization
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Pay Rate 

• $22.00/ hour - $34.74/ hour based on experience 

Shifts 

• Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm
• Occasional after hours on call

Incentives 

• Potential for relocation bonus  

Retirement Program 

• 100% Employer Match up to 8% of Eligible Compensation   

Tuition Assistance 

• 1 Year: 50% off for spouses, children, & adult dependents 
• 6 Months: 75% off 6 credit hours per semester or 3 per summer at academic campuses 

Child Care Assistance 

• Partnership with Care.com for at-home childcare support  

Paid Time Off (Exempt) 

• 0-5 years: 17 Days 
• 5+ Years: 22 Days   

Personal Days 

• 4 Days 

Sick Days 

• 12 Days  

Insurance  

• Health, Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death    

 
Basic Functionality and Responsibility 
Supervise the day-to-day operations of all aspects of logistics, which includes Warehouse Operations, Distributions Services and Motor Transport. Provide support service and supplies to all critical patient care areas to include University Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Hospital, and all clinics.
Essential Functions 

• Generate department productivity reports for benchmarking programs. Monitor other operational reports, make adjustments as needed, develop and implement plans.
• The individual must have the ability to provide excellent customer service and be professional at all times.
• Oversee cycle counts and prepare year-end inventory.
• Supervise transportation routes for the Motor Transport department ensuring timely pickup and delivery of specimens, medical records, radiology films, linen, sterile processed items, pharmacy items, mail, external patient transports and borrow/loan items from other system and non-system hospitals and vendors.
• Interview, select, training, evaluate and counsel department staff in Warehouse Operations, Distribution Services and Motor Transport. Direct, evaluate, support and mentor Distribution Services supervisors.
• Develop, implement and monitor department goals and objectives; policies and procedures consistent with the MUHC. Develop and implement quality assurance programs for the department. Coordinate services with other hospital departments to ensure quality service is provided. Confer with physicians and other department Supervisors and staff to resolve operational problems and promote interdepartmental communications.
• Proficiency in the use of computer systems to supervisor the business unit is required. Monitor quality control of all departmental activities.
• Instruct and advice staff on changes to policies, procedures or working standards through individual counsel and department meetings. Monitor departmental operations workload, productivity and objectives to ensure effective service and good guest relations are being provided.
• Supervise multiple on-site inventory locations at all hospitals and off-site clinics. Supervise receiving, delivery and removal of capital equipment and surplus property. Oversee cycle counts, stock levels, reorder point levels, space allocations in order to adjust inventory, research root causes and ensure financial efficiencies.

Supervision Received 
Supervision from Distribution & Logistics Leadership
Supervision Exercised 
Represent the department and participate in appropriate hospital committees. Perform related duties as required; may involve providing direct assistance in material handling activities 
Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, receiving or retail is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in inventory management or warehouse operations is required.

Preferred Qualifications 
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 
Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. or more.
Performance Expectations 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice. 
Safety Sensitivity Status 
This position is considered safety sensitive. 
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.  
Who We Are 
Purpose-built, patient-minded, and mission-driven, Nucleus is trusted by major hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations with a vision to redefine how healthcare does business.  
What We Do 
Nucleus Healthcare (“Nucleus”) delivers next-generation human capital management to empower people who power healthcare. Rooted in talent management, Nucleus provides services and solutions that have yielded more than 7,500 hires in healthcare for all levels and roles. 
Our Mission  
Empower the people who power healthcare. 
Our Vision  
Redefining the way healthcare does business. 
Our Values 
We deliver results

• We are precise
• We are change agents
• We are ONE team
• We are committed
• We are fueled by passion and purpose 

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