Lean Supply Supervisor - Co-Lab

Lean Supply Supervisor - Co-Lab - Marietta, OH, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Reporting to the Regional Materials Manager; this position drives implementation of lean supply management principles at PLS sites throughout the West Region including materials/supplies movement and replenishment to point of use in the Hospital. Provide support for cycle count and daily replenishment routines, interacting with the Hospital staff to assure material availability.

Pay range: Minimum of $58,656+ per year

Salary 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 programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the Quest Diagnostics Behaviors and Values in order to contribute to the overall Vision, Goals and Strategy.
• Execute standard business processes for managing material flow for multiple Hospital sites throughout the West Region.
• Provide support for Quest Diagnostics hospital Management during month-end inventory and cycle counts to assure accuracy of on-hand inventories
• Train new Quest Diagnostics hospital Management in the use of inventory management applications as well as policies and procedures.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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
• 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:

Education Preferred:

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain or equivalent experience is required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Work Experience:

• 4-5 years' experience in manufacturing/warehouse/inventory/Supply Chain.
• Experience working/implementing lean initiatives
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and can interact well with all levels of staff.
• Analytical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Efficient planning and organizing skills
• Proficiency in a variety of software, such as Excel, Word, Visio, etc,. is highly desirable
  

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be comfortable working in a hospital-based setting.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Standing for periods at a time.
• Walk long distances
• Ability to push, pull, and reach above and below
• Stand and bend in tight spaces
• Drive short and long distances
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Adapts to change
• Ability to grasp information quickly
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions
• Using effective verbal communication
• Think analytically
• Using effective written communication
• Handle stress & emotions
• Concentrate on tasks
• Making decisions
• Adjust to change
• Examine/observe details