Branch Logistics Supervisor

Company: Apria Healthcare
Location: Concord
Posted on: October 10, 2020

Job Description:

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Apria Healthcare?s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients.   Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer

JOB SUMMARY

The Branch Logistics Supervisor performs, plans, and coordinates the daily activity of all Logistics personnel and functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the Logistics department for the branch to optimize timely and accurate delivery of products

Promotes staff compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, where applicable, including but not limited to: providing documents for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of service, daily log, and hazardous materials (placarding, training and shipping papers)

Promotes vehicle safety including daily vehicle inspections, reports, and routine maintenance

Manages daily and on-call Delivery employee schedules.

Completes daily route preparation

Assigns additional routes as patient and referral requests are received. May occasionally perform Delivery responsibilities when needed

May work with Corporate Purchasing on the ordering of special equipment and new products

Solves problems involving Delivery staff shortages, route changes, and loading equipment

Monitors and/or maintains close contact with Delivery staff throughout day to troubleshoot problems and facilitate the completion of routes in a timely and accurate manner

Manage the proper and efficient loading of trucks and assist with loading trucks when necessary.

Assists with special orders and equipment

Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and incident reports

Maintains proper levels of stock in warehouse to ensure maximum profitability

Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance, as required, and maintains equipment documentation

Responds to inquiries from patients, referral sources, vendors and Delivery staff regarding equipment orders, patient problems and delivery-related incidents

Perform on-call duties, as needed

Manage multiple branch locations, as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically supervises a team of primarily nonexempt employees

Responsible for hiring, coaching, and performance management of subordinate staff

Ensures that all direct reports and their subordinates are maintaining acceptable performance levels

Conducts Staff meetings regularly to review new business requirements

MINIMUM PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of Company background check, including demonstration of a safe driving record

Previous interaction with the general public in service management industry

Experience with FDA/DOT/Commercial Drivers

Home Healthcare industry experience

Inventory management experience

Two years of related supervisory experience

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

May be required to hold a valid CDL with Hazardous Materials endorsement

May be required to satisfy DOT requirements for operating a commercial motor vehicle

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Customer/Patient-Focused: You start with the customer/patient and work backwards. You invest the time and energy to understand the customer?s/patients? objectives, then tie all your activities directly to the achievement of those objectives.

Action-Oriented: You thrive as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.

Collaborative: You love teamwork. Your colleagues love having you on the team. You work well across functions and groups.

An Effective Communicator: You write and speak clearly, concisely and with a spirit of partnership. You actively inform and inspire with your messaging. You speak plainly and are transparent with your business colleagues.

Energetic & Passionate: Your passion and energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in your desire to help others and to be a positive role model.

Relationship Builder: You excel in getting people involved and building a network of contacts that allow you to multiply your influence on the organization.

Knowledge of warehousing and inventory management

Knowledge of DOT, FDA, and OSHA regulations

Computer Skills

Inventory management software

Routing software

Language Skills

English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

Basic problem solving (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent lifting/carrying 10 - 160 lbs

Frequent pushing/pulling 20 lbs ? 60 lbs

Frequent sitting/standing/bending/stooping/squatting/kneeling/rotating/twisting

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night (low to limited light) vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Manual dexterity

Ability to communicate well with others

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual?s position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Join the Apria team for a rewarding opportunity in healthcare!  Competitive pay rates with cash incentives and full benefit packages available, including health, dental, vision, disability and 401(k).

Apria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses.

As an EOE/AA employer, Apria Healthcare is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Apria Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet

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