Surgical Sterile Inventory Supervisor

The Supervisor - Surgical Core is responsible for assisting with the operation of the surgical cores, instrument rooms and operating room the prosthesis and supply areas. Coordinates and performs daily activities that support the surgical practice. Provides supervision of staff assigned to the cores, and/or the supply and prosthesis areas, maintenance of inventory, instrumentation, implant management and maintenance and updating of the surgical inventory management system. The individual will be involved in various personnel actions, including hiring staff, staffing the unit, conducting performance appraisals, corrective actions, and processing timecards.

Responsibilities

As a Supervisor in Surgical Core, you’ll lead the teams and systems that ensure surgical cases run safely, efficiently, and without interruption. This role focuses on real-time operational support of the surgical practice, overseeing inventory management, case readiness, and supply flow to ensure the right products and equipment are available when and where they are needed.

You will oversee daily operations supporting surgical practice, including:

• Instrument and supply readiness across surgical specialties
• Inventory management and surgical supply systems
• Staff supporting surgical core operations and supply areas
• Coordination with OR teams to support case flow
• Hiring, performance management, and development of team members
• Process improvement efforts related to inventory, workflows, and operational efficiency
• Directly supports OR cases for optimal patient care in the surgical setting

In addition, this role:

• Supports departmental operations, policies, and workflow standardization
• Leads through coaching, teaching, and development of team members
• Partners with leadership to improve operational performance and support project-based initiatives  

About the Surgical Core Team

The Surgical Core supports the operating room through the management of surgical instrumentation, implants, and supply inventory. Teams work closely with OR staff and sterile processing staff to ensure the right instruments and supplies are available and ready when needed.

This is a highly integrated, fast-paced environment where coordination with surgical teams is constant and the work directly impacts case flow, efficiency, and patient safety.

Why This Team Feels Different  

• Direct integration with surgical teams and clinicians
• Highly operational, real-time environment supporting active procedures
• Immediate impact on case efficiency, patient safety, and surgical outcomes
• Opportunity to grow leadership capability through coaching, teaching, and project-based work
• Environment that values accountability, trust, and a strong desire to grow as a leader

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with previous supervisory experience or an individual with demonstrated leadership ability is required.  
• Minimum of one year of experience in operating room, surgical instrument processing, or inventory management setting.

Additional Experience and/or Qualifications:

• Experience in supply chain operations, customer service, or related environments preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and task management skills.  
• Previous supervisory experience preferred and recent operating room experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, inventory control, and continuous improvement concepts is preferred.