Job Information
Avera Supervisor - Industrial Engineer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Location:
Avera McKennan Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
Position Highlights
This position will be located at the Integrated Services Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Serves as a resource to optimize operations at our pharmacy integrated service center and other pharmacy locations within Avera. The Industrial Engineer will focus on improving efficiency, quality and safety in the ordering, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
What you will do
Analyzes existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design streamlined processes to improve throughput and reduce costs. Leads projects aimed at reducing costs, improving order accuracy, and minimizing waste through Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
Collaborates with supply chain and pharmacy teams and to ensure accurate tracking, replenishment, and storage of pharmaceutical products.
Works with various technology teams, identify, and recommend automation tools, warehouse management systems (WMS), and other technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Uses statistical tools and software to evaluate operational performance, forecast demand, and develop data-driven solutions to meet warehouse goals to provide actionable solutions for pharmacy team implementation.
Assesses labor requirements, designs optimized work schedules and recommends staffing adjustments to meet workload demands.
Ensures that all processes comply with pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., FDA, OSHA, GMP, 340B) and promote a safe working environment.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
1-3 years Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
4-6 years Experience in Industrial Engineering in a warehouse or distribution environment
Expectations and Standards
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.
Additional Notices:
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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.