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Lead Supply Chain Technician - St. Rita's Medical Center
Mercy Health
Operations
Lima, OH, USA
Posted on Feb 3, 2026
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lead Tech Supply Chain maintains inventory and orderliness of supply stock locations. Receives and delivers shipments, supplies, and equipment through site. Reviews and adjusts team assignments. Builds orders for replenishment stock. Delivers and puts away replenishment stock in assigned departments and resolves inventory and purchase order (PO) discrepancies. Leads stock inventories, cycle counts, and conversion tasks. Disinfects, stores, and delivers moveable medical equipment. Maintains inventory, expiration dates, delivery, and design of clinical and specialty carts and trays. Onboards new associates and mentors less experienced associates.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains inventory and orderliness of assigned medical supply stock locations ensuring stocking locations are adequately stocked with supplies, kept clean and free of dust, and bins and carts are arranged neatly for ease of access and views
- Ensures stock is within expiration dates and rotates stock accordingly; monitors stock usage rates and notifying leader when par levels are inadequate; adjusts teams delivery routes and assignments as necessary
- Replenishes and maintains inventory in perpetual inventory locations; ensures stock is within expiration dates and rotates stock accordingly; monitors stock usage rates and notifies leader when inventory levels are inadequate
- Resolves inventory put-away discrepancies; maintains storeroom to Joint Commisson (TJC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards
- Researches Purchase Order statuses and resolves perpetual inventory item issues
- Retrieves, cleans, stores, and delivers moveable medical equipment – returning it to ready for use staging
- Analyzes item utilization and corrects Periodic Automatic Replacement (PAR), Reorder Point (ROP), Reorder Quantity (ROQ)
- Participates in and leads cycle counts and periodic inventories at direction of Supervisor, Manager, and Director
- Reconstitutes critical care and specialty carts and trays, ensuring tray contents are within expiration dates; designs new trays and replenishment processes
- Transports equipment, supplies, specimens, and mail to various locations based on customer needs
- Transports medical gases safely between storage locations, maintains medical gas inventories
- Performs as site receiving agent including both PO and non-PO shipments, human tissue processing, receiving discrepancy resolution
- Participates in performance improvement activities at the direction of Supervisor, Manager, and Director
- Onboards new associates and mentors less experienced associates
- Serves as a backup to coordinator and supervisor
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
None
Education
High School diploma or GED (required)
College experience (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of experience in inventory management or supply chain function or Bachelor’s degree (required)
3 years of experience in medical supply chain operations (preferred)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
Stoop, Kneel X
Crawling X
Climbing X
Balance X
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards.
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Skills
Data entry
Effective, efficient use of resources
Safety
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Active listening
Critical thinking
Communication
Conflict resolution
OSHA compliance
Joint Commission compliance
Scheduling
Training
Mentoring
Analysis
Maintain Inventory
Receive and deliver supplies and equipment
Lead inventory tasks
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com