At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company
With over 300 locations across the US, Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our 1.8 million patients at home by providing home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help them sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer. Additional information can be found at www.apria.com.
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 ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.
Ensures staff compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, providing documents for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of service, daily log, hazardous materials (placarding, training and shipping papers), daily vehicle inspections and reports, and maintenance regulations.
Schedules Delivery employees on a daily and on-call basis.
Completes daily route preparation.
Assigns additional routes as patient and referral requests are received. May occasionally perform Delivery employee's responsibilities if there is a temporary shortage of delivery employees.
Performs special projects such as researching methods to improve productivity and cut costs in the branch distribution function.
May work with Corporate Purchasing on the ordering of special equipment and new products.
Troubleshoots problems regarding the shortages of Delivery employee staff, routes, and the loading of equipment.
Monitors and/or maintains close contact with Delivery employees throughout day to ensure routes are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensures Logistics employees load trucks properly and efficiently.
Assists Logistics employees with special orders and equipment. May assist Logistics employees with the loading of trucks when necessary.
Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and documentation of incident reports.
Maintains proper levels of stock in warehouse to ensure maximum profitability.
Performs minor equipment repair and maintenance as required. Maintains files on all equipment.
Responds to telephone calls from patients, referral sources, vendors and Delivery employees regarding equipment orders, patient problems and delivery employee incidents.
May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
May manage multiple branch locations as needed.
Performs other duties as required.
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.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of three years driving history required.
Two years supervisory experience equivalent preferred
Two years in Home Healthcare industry preferred
Two years inventory management preferred
Previous interaction with the general public in a service management industry preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
Meets company minimum standard of Background Check.
Pass the Department of Transportation Physical. Branch locations where required (commercial vehicles)
Current MVR must meet company minimum standards.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Ability to resolve employee and customer issues timely
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and electronically
Knowledge of warehousing and inventory management
Knowledge of DOT, FDA, and OSHA regulations
Time management skills
Successful completion of Apria Healthcare’s Management training program (BLU-MAN).
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Good organizational skills.
Strong customer relations/problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to multi-task effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone and electronically.
Computer Skills
Ability to use electronic hand held device.
Microsoft Office programs.
Complete on-line training and testing.
Basic printing/faxing/scanning
Inventory management software
ACIS / JDE preferred
Roadnet Information Center (RIC) preferred
Language Skills
English (reading, writing, verbal)Mathematical Skills
Basic problem solving (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent lifting/carrying 10 - 160 lbs, including up and down stairs
Frequent pushing/pulling 20 lbs – 60 lbs, including up and down stairs
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, and commercial motor vehicle, where required
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Apria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses.
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.
Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.
Life at O&M
When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.