Job Category:

Executive Leadership

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain Management, the Director of Supply Chain Procedural and Surgical Operations will lead and direct all aspects of system-wide Surgical and Procedural area's for Supply Chain Operations, system-wide logistical functions, Kanban system, warehousing, inventory, construction planning, material forecasting, surgical case pick management, partnering with supply optimization management, ; designs, directs and executes strategies, continuous improvement, leading practices and plans to meet the organizations short-term and long-term supply management requirements for surgical and procedural areas; and maximizes Supply Chain Operational & Logistical efficiencies and effectiveness in meeting the demands of a rapidly growing NGHS organization.  Works closely with the leadership teams of the other Supply Chain departments to ensure data driven, highly reliable, and continuous improvement based Supply Chain. 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Business, health care, supply chain or other related area.

• Minimum Experience: Minimum of  seven (7) years in Supply Chain Operations performing Strategic Sourcing, Logistics Management or similar/related field preferably in a healthcare system setting . Three (3) years supervisory, management, Assistant Director or related leadership experience.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to compile statistical reports, budget preparation, inventory control, and associated reports with an expert level use of Microsoft Office suite of products

• Ability to work with a myriad of leadership teams throughout the health system including by not limited to Senior Leadership Team, Physician Leadership, and Operational Leadership teams and staff level positions

• Expert in lean operations and best-in-class supply chain process/management techniques. Team builder and leadership developer proven ability to attract, develop, motivate, retain and lead a high-performing team of professionals

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills.  Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix structure and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Able to design, lead and implement Kanban/lean replenishment operations at a mastery level

• Finely tuned project and budget management skills

• ERP expert, preferably Workday

• Strong project management skills with emphasis on people development. Able to multi-task and provide exceptional customer service

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Directs all services for surgical and procedural areas associated with supply distribution, logistics, inventory control, materials forecasting, surgical case pick management, supply optimization, and implementation of Supply changes/additions/removals across the health system.

• Directs all par location, electronic cabinet and Kanban areas to ensure supplies are replenished as needed and controlled to ensure excess and expired supplies are eliminated. Project Management over the implementation of new areas of Supplies, new facilities and service line adjustments within surgical and procedural areas.  Directs and supports the implementation of standardization, utilization, and cost savings initiatives

• Responsible for and directs the Daily Management System of the Kanban program for surgical and procedural areas. Staff training and certification. Gemba rounds (per standard) and oversees any and all corrective actions found. QCN control, ensuring QCNs are answered and closed in a timely manner (within 20 days) by partnering with applicable Supply Chain departments. 

• Partners with Supply Optimization management team and processes for system-wide surgical and procedural areas, utilizing leading practices and a strong focus on data driven work. Partners closely with the D