Andres Morales

About Andres Morales

I’m an operations leader who believes great results come from great systems.My intent is design the systems that make ownership, accountability, and pride in the work possible at every level. When the system is clear, people step into it and performance follows.My background spans global supply chain, manufacturing, planning, and enterprise operations across regulated life sciences and diagnostics environments. I’ve led at scale, from shop floor operations to national laboratory networks, always focused on connecting strategy to execution in a way teams can actually sustain.My leadership style is grounded in a few simple principles. Put people first, by giving them clarity, capability, and trustLead with purpose, connecting daily work to customers, patients, and outcomes that matterDrive action with insight, using data and gemba to solve real problemsBuild to sustain, so improvement holds long after attention moves onI’m at my best in complex environments that need stability, direction, and momentum. I value collaboration, candor, and doing the hard work of simplifying how the business runs. I’m especially energized by developing leaders and building systems that allow teams to win together.Outside of the results, what matters most to me is leaving behind stronger people, better processes, and a culture that can carry the work forward.

Experience

1. Senior Director, National Supply Chain Operations

   Quest Diagnostics

   Jan 2026 — Present · Miramar, FL, US

   Senior operations leader with national accountability across Quest’s core laboratory and distribution network- Responsibility for end-to-end core lab supply chain operations across 25 national laboratories and distribution centers, including Esoteric labs- Lead a team of directors and project management overseeing planning, sourcing, inventory, distribution, and cross-site execution.Why: Patients and clinicians depend on reliability at scale. That responsibility matters.How: I focus on building calm, disciplined systems across the core lab supply chain so leaders and teams can operate with confidence, even under pressure- People first: I lead through collaboration and trust, aligning directors and project managers around shared purpose rather than control- Systems thinking: Lean management systems, clear ownership, and an enterprise PMO create focus across 25 labs and distribution centers- Leadership signature: Calm, steady, and structured, especially in complex, high-stakes environments.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2014