Milk and Formula Room Assistant Manager

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Under the direction and in collaboration with the Milk Room Manager, the Assistant Milk Room Manager is responsible oversight of the operational processes and coordination of all activities related to the preparation, distribution and storage of expressed human milk and formula. The Milk Room Assistant Manager assist the Milk Room Manager with managing operational needs and assists in supervising operations, Milk Room Technicians and Formula Room Technicians.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Assists Milk and Formula Room Manager in operational oversight of the Milk and Formula Room operations.
• Personnel management
• Designs and implements process improvement activities within the Milk and Formula Room.
• Under the direction of the Milk and Formula Room Manager, manages material resources such as equipment and supplies.

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience Applicable experience, leadership experience, trained in infection control practices or
• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years experience Applicable experience, leadership experience, trained in infection control practices or
• HS diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years experience Applicable experience, leadership experience, trained in Infection Control Practices
• Membership in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Preferred Upon Hire

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $25.63/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.