Manager, Materials Management

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Princess Margaret Toronto Rehab West Park and the Reactivation Care Centre (RCC)
Department: Materials Management
Reports to: Director Materials Management
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: 7:30am to 3:30pm - Monday to Friday (additional hours maybe required as per business needs)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 2 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Materials Management team the responsibilities of the Materials Management Manager include: the management of all aspects of operations for the Toronto Western Princess Margaret Toronto Rehab and West Park sites.

You will be developing strategies to manage workflow and growth performing budgeting responsibilities maintaining responsibility for the cost effective management of the department developing and leading innovative projects that will improve operations enhancing the work area and facilitate a seamless and smooth operation performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification as required details about the department or position.

Duties

• Maintains responsibility for the management operation and overall organizational effectiveness of the service.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all staff and others entering the physical areas of the department.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in current practices initiates discussion with peer Managers.
• Develops and implements short and long-term strategies and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the management team to further improve processes and systems.
• Responsible for the integrity of the Stores/Receiving System to ensure the timely and accurate receipt and delivery of supplies.
• Establish and maintain an objective customer satisfaction measurement process to obtain feedback from customers and suppliers regarding performance of the delivery and distribution processes.
• Identify and implement appropriate improvements when necessary.
• Creates working partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure optimum quality and non-disruptive service.
• Represents the hospital as an active participant in discussions and plans to develop procedures for the continuity of services during emergency situations disruption of support services labour disputes etc. and implement when needed.
• Participates in site specific supply chain initiatives (i.e. product conversions) bringing such initiatives to a successful conclusion in a timely manner.
• Manages aspects of human and financial resources.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of a 3-year community college program in Business or Purchasing/Logistics or recognized equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years practical and related work experience.
• Must be highly innovative and self - motivated have the ability to work under broad guidelines and set high work standards while taking the initiative to ensure organizational goals are established and met.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify underlying issues review possible alternatives recommend a course of action and develop action plans that attain the desired outcome.
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of employees and suppliers to ensure member hospital expectations are met or exceeded. Must be able to perform under pressure and remain effective in an ever changing and challenging environment while maintaining a highly effective management team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a wide range of hospital contacts both internally and externally. Also be able to exhibit the human dimension in the workplace.
• Able to be assertive and work under broad guidelines using own initiative.
• A record of sound judgment in making decisions consistent with the policies business and ethical conduct and goals of UHN.
• High energy level is mandatory to keep pace with significant customer and supplier contacts while striving for customer satisfaction notwithstanding the major time demands and pressures associated with routine business dealings and other conflicting issues and requirements.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Lean Manufacturing,Inventory Control,Microsoft Access,Purchasing,Lean,Supply Chain Experience,Production Planning,ERP Systems,Leadership Experience,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP
Department / Functional Area: Finance
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1