Manager - Distribution, Supply Chain Operations

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID: 181017
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: SCO Distribution
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jun-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Distribution Manager provides leadership in the operation of a comprehensive Integrated Supply Chain service for the NSH ensuring an efficient responsive high quality service that complies with policies and controls, aligns with strategic and operational planning, and delivers excellence in client relations. The Distribution Manager is responsible for the following activities within the Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health, including the Victoria General, Centennial Building, Dickson Building, Halifax Infirmary and other sites as required:

  • Ensures that adequate safety equipment and training is available to staff to promote a safe workplace
  • Manages relationships with customers promoting a first class environment of excellence and accountability
  • Distribution of 300,000 orders annually to customers across a zone
  • Oversees that controls and processes are in place to properly document the receipt of goods (when applicable), services and equipment within the zone.
  • Ensuring that goods are properly secured and responsibly managed to maximize utilization and minimize shrinkage and waste
  • A distribution network spanning all departments and services that are in scope across the zone
  • Facilitates contract implementation across the healthcare facilities within the zone
  • Participates in facility, zone and provincial strategic planning in relation to pandemic, mass casualty and all other hazard responses.
  • Manage the transition of departments from current state to enhanced supply management models
  • Manages the implementation of lean methodologies with staff and customers
  • Works with department, logistic and procurement managers across the zone for opportunities for improvement in the supply chain process

The position supports a provincially integrated process and assists with leading the design and development of all supply chain related processes, plans and policies to support the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of all NSH services and programs.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Undergraduate degree in business, science or engineering required
  • Recognized Professional Supply Chain Designation (CPP/SCMP or OIPMAC) is an asset
  • Minimum of five (5) years management experience with directing and overseeing the supply chain activities of large organization required
  • Lean certification is an asset
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Coaches and motivates team members to optimize team effectiveness
  • Excellent communication skills along with strong financial, conceptual and analytical skills
  • Strong project management skills with ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent planning and organization skills
  • Possesses a solid understanding of supply chain process and key performance indicators
  • Experience with, and a high understanding of IT-driven supply chain
  • Ability to delegate issues to team leads and staff
  • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in working with health care practitioners
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent Full-Time (100%) position, 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
Compensation and Incentives

$ $50.19 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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