Inventory Supervisor, Nashville, Tennessee

SUMMARY FUNCTION: Provides oversight to the Logistics and Receiving teams and serves as a resource to team members for completing assignments. Supervises and trains staff in the implementation and execution of policies, and procedures associated with tissue receiving, inventory management, operation of processing equipment, and radiation shipments. Promotes quality and compliance within the department. Ensures compliance with applicable standard operating procedures, AATB Standards, and FDA regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coaches and supervises team to achieve superior results. Monitors staff through daily observations and interaction. Coordinates coverage and offers direction and guidance to workgroups with the aim of attaining department goals.
2. Trains personnel and documents in training records.
3. Responsible for coordinating and completing weekly shipments of irradiation by communicating with irradiation facility and couriers on shipments other internal departments as necessary. Responsible for documenting all tissue shipped for irradiation and ensures tissue is received back from irradiation.
4. Coordinates and completes operation of Lyophilizers and Drying Ovens ensuring that tissue is dehydrated in a timely manner.
5. Ensures setup and operation of the moisture analyzer to conduct residual moisture testing on donor samples after the lyophilization run.
6. Coordinates and completes test sample shipments for Residual Calcium samples.
7. Reviews all documentation for lyo runs, drying ovens, residual moisture samples, preservation room cleaning, and irradiation shipments are in accordance with internal policies, AATB Standards, and FDA regulations.
8. Coordinates and completes receipt of MS and BT donors, execution of discards, and transfer of inventory as required.
9. Ensures clear communication with leadership and peers in both oral and written formats. Acts as a skilled negotiator to streamline processes and reduce workplace disruption. Escalates business matters in an appropriate manner.
10. Supports the implementation and execution of strategic initiatives.
11. Acts as a role model for DCIDS by supporting, reinforcing, and exhibiting behaviors consistent with the DCIDS core values, which are: selfless, hardworking, passionate, and dependable.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL TRAITS: Sits, stands for extended periods, walks, bends, stoops, speaks and listens. Lifts and carries up to 25 pounds and lifts supplies and tissues, climbs, reaches, communicates verbally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience:

5+ years’ experience in tissue banking or other related experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

CTBS Certification preferred

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.