Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate

Leadership Experience Accelerator Program Associate - Lewisville TX Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay$71720 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:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:
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!

The Leadership Experience Accelerator Program (LEAP) Associate is responsible to successfully complete assigned projects and rotations that span roles across a variety of Quest functions and Regions.

LEAP Associates in this Operations/Supply Chain Mgt track will complete four six-month rotations across a variety of functions that align with their interests and Quest business needs. One of the four rotations will be dedicated to QMS work on a national level.

During the LEAP Associates time in this program they will work within one geographical region. However they will be required to relocate within that region they are placed in at the end of their first full year within the program.

• Participate in and apply core learning in assigned function and rotation.
• Participate in work teams to apply continuous improvement tools to solve real-time business problems and drive continuous improvement in assigned rotations.
• Serve as a leader within rotation supporting their Host Manager
• Prepare and deliver executive presentations to demonstrate both learning progress and how the assignment/role contributed to the business.
• Serve as a team member and participate in a variety of business events
• Serve as a team member and provide co-leadership support for local events.
• Participate in monthly learning coaching and networking events internal and external to Quest.
• Provide support for the National Continuous Improvement Leaders through all stages of local and national Kaizen events (Operations).
• Provide support for Category Managers throughout all phases of the sourcing & contracting (Supply Chain).
• As applicable participate in M&A Joint Venture and Vendor Negotiation Activities under the direction of assignment leadership.
• As applicable and based on business needs serve as Project Coordinator and/or Project Manager under the direction of assignment leadership.
• Deliver multiple presentations and project work to LEAP Council LEAP Senior Manager and other Associates.

Basic qualifications:

• BS BA MBA Graduation
  • MBA Preferred but not required
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Majors: Operations Business Management Engineering Life Science Supply Chain Management etc.
• Demonstrated academic achievement
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. (Operations)
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or future sponsorship
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High Learning Agility

Experience/Skills

• Demonstrates characteristics such as: Builds Trust Welcomes Change Navigates Ambiguity Thinks Strategically and Fosters Innovations & Continuous Improvement
• A Business Operations Supply Chain or related internship is helpful not required
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in a variety of software such as Excel Word Visio etc.
• Ability to think strategically & creatively and solve problems effectively & efficiently
• Strong data analysis & business skills including project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills communication & team building skills

Education

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Masters Degree (Preferred)