Materials Group Lead

Overview: Materials Group Lead - Erie, PA - Monday - Friday - 8:00AM-5:00PM Responsible for ASR duties as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations in Receiving and Delivery from the warehouse to the lab departments.
Responsibilities: Performs all duties of Associate Supply Replenisher as well as: Leads the Shipping/Receiving Clerks in the day-to-day operations, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and lab supplies are put away or delivered to lab departments in a timely fashion.
Notify Lean Supply Supervisor of any shortages discrepancies in Materials Management.
Oversee cycle counting and physical inventories.
Provide training to employees on proper use of PeopleSoft as needed.
Maintain warehouse metrics to ensure efficient operational control in maintained.
Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Lean Supply Supervisor.
Oversee the record storage, retrieval process, and destruction authorization review as needed.
Run daily huddle.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Will have access to overall employee performance, may have knowledge of disciplinary actions up to, and including termination.
Adheres to Quest Diagnostics core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS Required Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Materials, Warehousing, purchasing supply chain management, operations or equivalent.
Preferred Work Experience: N/A Physical and Mental Requirements: Works day shift and required overtime as needed Performs multiple tasks simultaneously and with interruptions, physical and mental stress Ability to practice good safety habits in a biohazard environment Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to operate materials handling equipment as needed (electric pallet jack, etc.
) May require extended periods of focus May require extended periods of sitting or standing Ability to manage stress Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting Knowledge: Knowledge of Six Sigma Process and proficiency with Excel are desired.
Basic math skills and knowledge (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Skills: Strong leadership skills Strong decision-making skills Strong teamwork skills Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability Drives frequent employee interaction in warehouse providing feedback, coaching and guidance Demonstrates ability to answer questions with both internal and external clients Ability to diffuse tense situations EDUCATION High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required) LICENSECERTIFICATIONS While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
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