Supervisor, Production

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

Join one of Arizona's leading diagnostic labs at Sonora Quest, where your work directly supports life-saving medical testing and patient care. Whether you're beginning your lab career or bringing experience to the table, this role offers hands-on impact and career growth in a high-demand healthcare setting. Come do great work on behalf of better health!

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

Position Summary

The production supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a group of employees in a particular cost center, group of cost centers, service, or department. This position supports the defined area's operational goals and objectives, and ensures that they are met or exceeded. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly Reporting : Provides direct supervision to 10-25 directly reporting staff positions, which may include coordinators and line staff positions.

Matrix or Indirect Reporting : This position may be matrixed with one or more additional supervisors and has indirect responsibility for all line staff positions which may overlap normal shift.

Type of Supervisory Responsibilities : Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and performance management actions.

Physical Demands / Environment Factors

Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to communicate effectively. May be required to lift up to 20 to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. May require off-site travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years' experience in a leadership role in a healthcare, laboratory, or high-volume production environment; alternately, one years' experience and an Associates degree or higher in business, healthcare, or other related field may be substituted or equivalent knowledge and experience. Evidence of increasing supervisory or management experience. A significant understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures of different software is required. Oral / written communication skills, analytical / strategic skills required. Must possess the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to possess valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher, in business, healthcare or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience. Certification as a medical technologist or technician. Training in Six Sigma or Lean.

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