Lean Supply Supervisor - Co-Lab at Quest Diagnostics
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Lean Supply Supervisor - Co-Lab
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Category Corporate Location Whittier, California Job function Operations Job family Materials Management
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site
Job DescriptionLean Supply Supervisor - Co-Lab - Whittier, CA, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMThis role requires travelling to two other locations (Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA and Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA).Pay range: $58,656 - $90,000/ yearSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.Benefits information:We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well-being programsAnnual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for WellnesshealthyMINDS mental health programVacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit financial coaching and services401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of serviceEmployee stock purchase planLife and disability insurance, plus buy-up optionFlexible Spending AccountsAnnual incentive plansMatching gifts programEducation assistance through MyQuest for EducationCareer advancement opportunitiesand so much more!Lead people and processes creating an environment where employees can contribute their best. Major areas of responsibility include hiring, training, workforce planning, coaching, developing and providing feedback to employees, continuous improvement of process and workflow, and two-way communications with employees. Promote and encourage a safe and professional environment in all areas supervised. As a Lean Supply Supervisor; this position drives implementation of lean supply management principles within the BU Laboratory network including materials/supplies movement and replenishment to point of use in the laboratory. Lead cycle count and daily replenishment routines, interacting with the laboratory staff to assure material availability. Responsibilities: Demonstrates and promotes the Quest Diagnostics Behaviors and Values in order to contribute to the overall Vision, Goals and Strategy. Participates in the interview, selection and hiring of new employees that demonstrate Quest Behaviors. Establishes and cultivates an inclusive, motivational, enabling and performance oriented work environment through engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication. Drives an environment of continuous process improvement locally by engaging employees to implement ideas that will simplify and improve their work. Supports being united as one team on enterprise continuous improvement methodologies and initiatives as appropriate. Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; Agile in managing concerns of internal and external customers and employees in a professional manner. Communicates and interacts regularly and transparently with employees; disseminates information in a timely manner. Responsible for performance oriented supervision, training, coaching, and developing new employees and all staff on all job duties, compliance, and annual competency requirements. Prepares employee schedules; monitors employee attendance and performance; maintains adequate departmental coverage; provides corrective action and counseling as required. Prepares and administers annual performance appraisals. Reinforces customer focused improvement by investigating, resolving, and responding to internal and external customer complaints efficiently and effectively using Everyday Excellence Principles. Organizes and leads projects both within the work group and with cross-functional groups, united as one team. Meets all deadlines assigned by manager. May be required to give presentations within business unit. Oversees safety, ergonomics, inventory, maintenance, and cleanliness of department (including upgrades) Manages daily departmental operations and workflow to meet Turn-around Time (TAT) requirements and/or deadlines. Regularly reviews departmental Procedure Manual and ensures compliance. Identifies the need for revisions and/or additional SOP's as indicated. Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures. Ensures fiscal responsibilities of the department are met. This includes implementation of cost containment programs, management of overtime, and participation in standardization initiatives and needs assessment for capital expenditures. Works with Manager to analyze and manage a departmental budget for manpower and operational costs. Execute standard business processes for managing material flow for all facility types in assigned Region including Laboratories, RRL, PSC, IOP etc. Standardize business processes in receiving, shipping, warehousing, operations and laboratory replenishment planning across the laboratory and in concert with Corporate Standards. Participate in internal work teams in the continuous improvement of Supply replenishment processes focused overall cost and cycle time reduction. Conducts regular physical inventory and cycle counts to assure accuracy of on-hand inventories Coordinates inventories as required on remote sites (PSC, RRL etc.) Oversees local and/or remote supply points. Executes implementation of visual management tools (e.g. Kanban) and mistake-proof initiatives (Labels with Photos) Demonstrates organizational commitment. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Work Experience:Laboratory or manufacturing, warehouse inventory, supply management experience Preferred Work Experience: Prior supervisory experience preferred Knowledge: Proficiency in a variety of software such as Excel, Word, Visio, etc Skills: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to interact well with all levels of staff, including senior management Analytical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset Efficient planning, organizing and project management skills Proven track record of progressively increased responsibility in all aspects of inventory and supply chain management Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles'' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.59519Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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