Senior Operations Manager - Specimen Processing

Posted 3 days ago

cielo talentPittsburgh (PA)

General and Operations Managers Medical Laboratories

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About the role

Cielo has been retained on behalf of Quest Diagnostics to identify an experienced operations leader to oversee a high-volume, fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven manager who thrives under pressure and knows how to build, lead, and retain large teams while driving continuous improvement.

Job Description

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Production experience - Background in manufacturing or another high-throughput, high-pressure operating environment Automation & systems management -Recent, hands-on experience with automation and the daily management of systems and the support groups that maintain them Labor force management- Proven track record of successful staffing, retention, and workforce planning at scale Team leadership- Recent experience leading large teams

Preferred Qualifications: LEAN / Continuous Improvement (CI) experience About This Role This position sits within a demanding, metric-driven operation where daily decision-making directly impacts throughput and service levels. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing competing priorities, leading large teams through change, and partnering closely with support functions to keep systems running smoothly. Confidentiality Note This posting is intentionally limited in detail to protect the identity of the hiring organization during the initial candidate search. Full company and role details will be shared with candidates who advance in the process.

Qualifications: See above

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