Lab Supply Chain Supervisor & Frontline Team Lead

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) company match

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Southfield, MI, seeks a Supply Chain Supervisor to launch materials processes in a new lab, building a team and establishing standard work from the ground up.

You will lead frontline staff, own site inventory performance, coordinate with lab and hospital partners, and drive daily operations, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable supply chains.

Equal opportunity employer with focus on safety and quality in a lab and healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in supply chain, materials management, warehouse operations, or healthcare supply.
• Demonstrated experience leading or developing a frontline team.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops frontline team members through regular feedback and structured development conversations.
• Owns end-to-end inventory replenishment and receiving operations at the assigned site.
• Partners with laboratory and hospital operations contacts to align on supply needs and resolve exceptions.
• Enforces standard work processes across all replenishment, audit, and inventory activities.
• Reviews and approves daily requisitions and resolves inventory system exceptions.
• Leads daily operations huddles and participates in weekly management reviews.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Team coaching

Operational execution

Clear communication

Problem escalation

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business/Operations

Tools

ERP inventory system

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Southfield, MI, seeks a Supply Chain Supervisor to launch materials processes in a new lab, building a team and establishing standard work from the ground up.

You will lead frontline staff, own site inventory performance, coordinate with lab and hospital partners, and drive daily operations, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable supply chains.

Equal opportunity employer with focus on safety and quality in a lab and healthcare environment.