Logistics Supervisor

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated seeks a Logistics Supervisor in Salem, VA, working 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Friday with rotational weekends. Salary starts at $60,000+ per year with eligibility for annual incentives. This role leads staff, drives continuous improvement, and ensures safe, efficient department operations.

The position requires supervisory experience, a high school diploma or associate degree, and a valid driver’s license. Strong IT skills with Quest systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• English required; valid driver’s license.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead people and processes to create an enabling environment for employee contribution.
• Oversee day-to-day departmental operations and meet Turn-around Time requirements.
• Ensure safety, inventory, and cleanliness of the department; manage budgets and overtime.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and training plans.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and performance appraisals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership ability

MS Office

PQMS/IT systems

Education

Associates Degree (Preferred)

High School Diploma (Required)

Tools

OSPF/Quest IT systems

PeopleSoft

QDTrac

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Logistics Supervisor - Salem, VA, Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $60,000+ 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:

• 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!

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 Logistics Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day departmental operations and demonstrate organizational commitment and promote a positive image to employees.

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 workgroup and with cross-functional groups, united as one team. Meets all deadlines assigned by the manager. May be required to give presentations within the 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 required trainings are completed by self and staff to meet deadlines: (i.e.Compliance, Safety, Safe Driver, etc.).
• 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.
• Working with the Senior Supervisor/ Manager provides short/long term range planning for the logistics area in order to meet departmental requirements and client needs.
• Prioritizes logistics activities to meet deadlines.
• Works with Senior Supervisors/Managers to analyze and manage a departmental budget for manpower and operational costs.
• Responsible for the accuracy of invoice and expense coding and associated records
• Responsible for the accuracy of payroll and associated records.
• Properly maintains required records and documentation.
• Knows where to find, understands, can properly articulate and complies with company and departmental policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to Safety, Compliance, Vehicle, Employee Handbook, and Quality Assurance.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment.
• Capable to perform all duties and responsibilities of the RSR, Sp. RSR, Adv. RSR Float, Adv. RSR Trainer and Group Leader
• Able to perform administrative duties, coordination, data-oriented activity and other professional duties
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• 1-5 years Supervisory or leadership experience

Preferred Work Experience:

• 2-4 years in logistics field preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects.
• Frequent walking and/or standing

Knowledge:

• Work with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel at a basic level.
• Work with OSP, QDTrac, PeopleSoft, and other Quest Diagnostics IT systems at a proficient level

Skills:

• Demonstrates the ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all
• Can represent interests of the company
• Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise
• Carries a positive attitude and is seen as a team player.
• Cooperative
• Easily gains trust and support of staff and peers
• Communicates clearly and encourages collaboration.
• Influences those around them
• Cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough
• Personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve themselves and their staff
• Delegates well and is successful in developing others
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization
• Can be counted on to meet goals successfully.
• Demonstrates and models the Everyday Excellence behaviors.
• Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements; including weekends, holidays, on call and overtime.
• Quest Management System (QMS) Methodology

Education

• Associates Degree (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Languages

• English (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license (Required)

Work Requirements

• Travel Required

Quest 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.

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