Materials Management Supervisor

Position Summary:
This Materials Supervisor will oversee certain services for a new clinical facility opening in Needham in late 2025. This individual will supervise areas including the loading dock, mail room, medical gasses and linen services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs duties and responsibilities required to adequately handle the flow of materials into and out of the hospital. Receives and responds to customer problems and issues.
• Plans, organizes and delegates daily work assignments for materials handlers to meet established production goals and schedules. Monitors work volume, determines priorities and responds to urgent requests in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate flow of goods. Participates actively in the evaluation process for all supervisory staff.
• Maintains logs, records and documentation related to areas of responsibility, such as receipt, delivery and distribution of materials and maintenance of equipment. Records information manually or by computer, according to established procedures.
• Monitors and protects materials against damage, deterioration and theft. Logs and secures valuable items and rotates inventory stock according to established guidelines. Maintains asset logs and ensures the proper completion of all necessary incoming inspections.
• Selects, trains and supervises department personnel. Monitors performance and provides feedback and guidance, as needed. Conducts performance evaluations and initiates personnel actions, such as disciplinary procedures, as warranted. Trains and orients new personnel and communicates changes in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional interactions and promotes teamwork among Materials Management staff. Handles hospital, personal packages and patient related items in accordance with established confidentiality policies, procedures and standards.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A High School diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of related experience is required.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.