Logistics Supervisor

Technological innovations are pushing the boundaries of home-based healthcare. A new business within Cardinal Health, VelocareTM, is playing a leading role in this evolution by building critical infrastructure for the safe and effective delivery of hospital-at-home programs. Be part of an extraordinary startup team within a Fortune 20 healthcare company that is reshaping the way high-acuity care is delivered across the country.

** _What Depot Operations contributes to VelocareTM_*
* Velocare relies on small-format facilities to operate our distributed supply chain solution and this role is responsible for performing and controlling a combination of manual and automated actions necessary for receiving, storage, and delivery of products to the customer location. Other functions performed include receiving, picking, packing, transporting (with fleet vehicle), deliveries and inventory management tasks, etc. Join a team that is fast-paced, people-oriented, values integrity and is growing nationally.

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* Location:

** 11 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA 01960

** _Accountabilities_*
* + Monitor productivity, adhere to budgetary guidelines, and work to meet Depot objectives and Velocare operational goals while maintaining quality standards

+ Will conduct deliveries to customer locations (primarily the home of the hospital patient), conduct proof of delivery and notify delivery status, as well as supervise depot personnel in same function.

+ Given the 7-day operating week required by the customer, will serve in weekend shift roles and weekend on-call roles several times per month, pursuant to scheduling by the Depot Manager and offset to the working week where possible with driver personnel.

+ Hold staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner, ensure that depot personnel have safe, efficient equipment and vehicles to perform delivery functions and provide support for a culture that strives toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety

+ Responsible for employee development as a player-coach, which includes training, coaching, counseling, regulatory compliance, and completion of performance appraisals for drivers

+ Maintain general responsibility for disciplinary process in counseling, through oral and written warnings; insure a productive work climate within the Depot

+ Ensure that accurate attendance/PTO records and scheduling are maintained

+ Ensure quality service is provided to the customers and ensure prompt follow-through on customer correspondence, complaints and inquiries related to shipment of medical product, service and quality issues and maintaining stock-on-hand

+ Contribute toward Velocare innovation to improve the quality of our service to our customers

+ Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services; manage monetary assets and other resources to optimize cost effectiveness

+ Responsible for Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities

+ Coordinate maintenance of equipment and vehicles, guiding both preventive maintenance and coordinating all necessary repairs

+ Prepare scheduled and ad hoc reports as necessary

** _Qualifications_*
* + High school diploma or GED required;
Bachelor's degree preferred

+ 1-2 years related experience preferred

+ Leadership skills

+ Strong communication skills

+ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products

+ Healthcare experience beneficial

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** Subject to customer requirements, vaccinations (including Influenza, MMR and Hepatitis

B) or a legitimate accommodation, will be required.*
* ** _What is expected of you and others at this level_*
* + Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations, or business support staff in a positive and proactive manner

+ Administers and executes policies and procedures

+ Ensures employees operate within guidelines

+ Working knowledge that decisions and actions have a direct impact on work unit operations and Velocare customers

+ Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels

+ Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

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