Supply Chain Process Transformation Manager

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as a Supply Chain Process Transformation Manager for the Supply Chain Departmen t . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Job Summary

The Process Transformation Manager is responsible for supporting and leading Lean transformation initiatives throughout University of Chicago Medical Center. Under direction of Assistant Director of Supply Chain Operations & Transformation this position is responsible for the overall planning management and completion of supply chain system implementation related projects on a wide variety of business units and programs. This position implements and supports actions that are developed to reduce variation eliminate waste and improve the experience of patients physicians and caregivers. Work with customers to develop project scope of work documents and project plans. Uses project management skills to manage project roles identify resource requirements meet training needs define project deliverables provides customer satisfaction and reporting structures and insure quality of projects. This position will use lean management techniques to assist in the redesign of the supply chain processes including implementation of JIT Kanban and RFID technology. This position will also have responsibility for assisting in the redesign and implementation of a campus wide logistical program to reduce cycle times and improve material flow and inventory accuracy while optimizing on-hand inventory.

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with senior management and clinical leadership assists in establishing standards and strategic initiatives to support organizational patient care goals. With leadership participates in establishing standards for quality safety regulatory and service. Creates and manages processes which contribute to continual performance improvement.
• Assigns schedules trains reviews and monitors project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget. Mentors and provides expertise to other project team members. Provides leadership coaching and training in lean thinking and problem solving. Supports and drives compliance to organizational lean standards.
• Leads Supply Chain process improvement projects and events using appropriate tools and techniques such as 5S Standard Work Managing for Daily Improvement Value Stream / Process Flow Mapping and Pull System / Kanban.
• Leads the efforts in designing campus wide logistical program logistical planning and implementation of processes to improve and enhance material flow.

Reviews monitors and documents employee performance and regularly provides feedback related to achievement of established organizational and departmental goals. Meets regularly with other departments and direct reports to facilitate communication goal setting and decision making. Completes annual performance assessments.

Required Qualifications

Position Details

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Procurement,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1