Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations

About the role

UPMC is seeking a full‑time Supervisor of Supply Chain Operations for the UPMC Harrisburg location. The Central Service Supervisor oversees the Central Service function, responsible for operations, quality of service, employee development, operating and capital budget accountability, and short‑/long‑term planning. The role includes preparing, maintaining, and reprocessing sterile supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Recommend interdepartmental and department policies and procedures on operations in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain a positive attitude during interactions with all hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Monitor the completion of employee time cards and associated documentation.
• Maintain Operating Room linen within Central Service and deliver these linens along with O.R. basins to the O.R. as requested each day.
• Implement and maintain accurate position descriptions and performance standards for all subordinates; review job performance of each subordinate on an annual or as‑required basis and make recommendations to the manager concerning potential merit increments.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of hospital policies and procedures; enact disciplinary procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain an accurate tracking system for all utilized equipment.
• Implement and interpret monthly activity data for Central Sterile functions; data highlights departmental performance, pinpoints problems, develops alternatives, and advises on significant trends.
• Serve as Central Service representative to hospital user groups for all operations‑related issues, including purchasing/rental and financial issues, to ensure proper levels of service satisfaction.
• Repair all non‑operational equipment immediately upon arrival into the department.
• Perform pick‑ups of all soiled items, including lab glassware, general medical/surgical supplies, and equipment from patient units for reprocessing.
• Select, evaluate, develop, motivate, and counsel subordinates.
• Clean and prepare all items for reprocessing.
• Assist in development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets; prepare monthly budget variance reports comparing budgeted versus actual expenditures.
• Responsible for the batching/preparation of all unit charges and equipment vouchers daily.
• Make equipment rounds continuously per shift and deliver all serviced equipment to the Distribution Center.
• Keep the department clean and organized while following appropriate aseptic techniques at all times.
• Maintain awareness of any changes in departmental procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of related work experience (or equivalent education and experience).
• Licensure, certifications, and clearances: Act 34.

Benefits

• Award‑winning workplace: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA.
• Benefits valued 20 % higher than those of other healthcare providers in the market.
• Competitive pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, standard daylight hours.