Central Embalming Supevisor

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The Embalming Supervisor reports to the Central Care Center Manager, and oversees the team of embalmers at the facility. The Supervisor is responsible for planning and directing the activities of the Central Care Center embalmers and resources to optimize client family satisfaction, resource utilization and cost containment within given limits. Working under the direction from the Central Care Center Manager, the Supervisor will direct the activities of supervised personnel within the embalming room to ensure that services from decedent removal through final decedent disposition are provided in accordance with the Company* standards.
The Embalming Supervisor plays an essential role in overseeing the preparation of the deceased for viewing, memorial services and/or final disposition and ensures the presentation of the deceased conforms to the Company's* standards and meets the client family wishes. Additionally, the Embalming Supervisor is responsible for the care and maintenance of the embalming room and equipment as well as managing supply inventory.
Embalming Supervisors must build relationships with Funeral Directors and work cooperatively with Central Care staff and the location staff throughout the assigned locations to provide seamless, high quality service to customers and achieve high client family satisfaction. He/She will also act as the Central Center Manager if the manager is not present.
Where a Care Center has a crematory on site, this position may also require the ability to act as a Crematory Operator, which would require achieving the crematory operator certification required for that state. Daily monitoring and tracking of crematory activity may also be required.
The duties of the Embalming Supervisor must be performed in alignment with SCI's* mission and values, and in compliance with:
• Company* policies and operating procedures.
• Federal, state and local regulations.
• The SCI General Injury and Illness Prevention Program (which promotes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with Embalming: Consistently provides high quality care to those entrusted to the Company's care throughout the embalming process.

• Serves as a guardian of the human remains entrusted to the Company's care
• Applies his/her artistic skills and scientific knowledge to recreate a memory of the deceased that offers comfort to the Company's client families.
• Reverently and efficiently disinfects, sanitizes, preserves and presents the remains in accordance with the family's wishes while protecting the community's health.
• Advises Funeral Directors concerning the condition of the remains and possible treatment so they may effectively manage client family expectations.
• Ensures the overall presentation of the deceased conforms to the Company's quality standards and client family's wishes

Supervising Embalming Room: Oversees all activities within the embalming room

• Performs quality checks to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Ensures embalming schedule is followed to avoid any disruptions in service Maintains equipment and related logs
• Provides overall care and maintenance of embalming room Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies
• Conducts formaldehyde monitoring with embalming shift
• Communicates and acts as a liaison between the Central Care Center and other location staff
• May assist in training of others Creates shift schedule for Embalmers
• Operates within budget provided and looks for cost savings opportunities Assists with preparing the deceased for identification
• Conducts the final review to ensure the deceased meets the client's wishes Assists with scheduling mortuary services
• Acts as Central Care Center Manager when manager is not present at the location

Removals and Transfers (where required by state regulations or Center requirements): Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and serving the Company's families exceptionally well.

• Assists in educating the family on what to expect through the removal process
• Ensures Dignity Promise Standards are met throughout each removal and transfer
• Confers with the Funeral Director frequently to provide any additional assistance
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job

MINIMUM Requirements
Education

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree in mortuary science preferred.

Certification/License

• State embalming license or state certification required, according to State regulation.
• Must hold valid license to drive a car and be an authorized driver as per the SCI Driver Safety Policy

Experience

• At least three years of embalming experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintains the proper continuing education credits required to maintain license(s) (if required by state)
• Knowledge of computers and some software is required

Work CONDITIONS
Work Environment

• Work indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
• When not required to wear protective gear and if not in contact with families, embalmers must be dressed in a professional manner. Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. Uniforms may be required in some locations.

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 8 hours per day
• Kneeling, reaching and bending to move and arrange materials
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required
• Carrying and/or lifting materials up to 100 pounds

Work Hours

• Working a number of evenings and/or weekends every month

Postal Code: 97213
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-OR - Portland