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Owens & Minor

Operations Supervisor

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In-Office
Houston, TX
65K-70K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Houston, TX
65K-70K Annually
Mid level
Lead and coordinate distribution center functions including receiving, warehousing, shipping, delivery, inventory accuracy, and teammate management. Drive KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, and turnover, oversee training, scheduling, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, and support new customer implementations and cross-functional coordination.
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Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

 

Global Reach with a Local Touch

  • 140+ years serving healthcare

  • Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

  • Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

  • Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

  • 40+ distribution centers

  • Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

  • 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

  • 4,000 healthcare partners served


Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

  • Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

  • Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

  • Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

  • Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.

  • Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

The anticipated salary range for this role is: $65k/yr-70k/yr

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates and leads Distribution Center operations activities within assigned functions, including receiving, warehousing, shipping, delivery, customer quality, and product inventory accuracy in a manner consistent with company service and cost

objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

  • Directs Operations activities and teammates for one or more functions within a Distribution Center (DC).
  • Manages teammate time, attendance, and schedules (work shift, vacation) for assigned functional area(s).
  • Provides proactive performance feedback to teammates within assigned functions, assisting teammates, providing coaching and corrective action where needed.
  • Oversees assigned functions’ training, ensuring teammates receive appropriate training for their assigned job functions. Makes succession planning recommendations, assisting in identifying, attracting, developing, coaching, and retaining talent.
  • Recommends expenses and capital investments for assigned functions.
  • Works with Operations leadership to execute initiatives to improve DC metrics that drive financial performance.
  • Responsible for achievement of assigned functions’ Key Performance Indicators in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Turnover.
  • Coordinates with local Account Management team, Transportation, Client Engagement Center (CEC), and Corporate Operations as needed.
  • Supports and implements the conversion of new customer at the DC to ensure successful implementation of new business.
  • Support the monitoring and reporting of assigned functions' performance, assisting with implementing root cause analysis to consistently work towards improving teammate relations, customer quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements regarding scheduled drugs, hazardous material dating merchandise, storage requirements and reporting agencies (DOL, DEA, FDA, OSHA, ETC.)
  • Act as Designated Representative (DR) for the DC where required by licensing and compliance laws/regulations.

Tools/Equipment

  • Proficient using RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick technology to perform tasks.
  • Proficient using use motorized Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.

General

  • Can perform all the functions of a Distribution Teammate - Equipment operator at a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
  • Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.
  • Performs additional duties are directed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 3 or more years of professional supply chain or warehouse operations experience exhibiting leadership capability, preferably within the healthcare/medical/medical device industry or any combination of relevant

education and experience to meet the above

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, distribution, and/or warehouse management best practices.
  • Financial acumen including prior profit and loss responsibilities.
  • Ability to work fast and effectively within a matrix environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and people management skills with an ability to lead, coach and mentor all levels of teammates.
  • Proven team building skills, both internal and external, with the ability to motivate and direct the work of others.
  • Exceptional customer relationship skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence senior level management.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to direct large complex initiatives across a broad network and ensure completion.
  • Proven ability to analyze and conclude; ability to apply Continuous Improvement methodologies and to standardize processes across multiple sites and functions.
  • Ability to lead and drive change among peers and direct reports.

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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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