Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Environment Testing, Concord, NH

Overview

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

• Lead team, schedule, and train employees
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance
• Foster morale and teamwork
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed
• Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and the professional development of subordinate employees
• Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the company
• Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers
• Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans
• Provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company
• Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities
• Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, including budgeting, capital expenses decisions, managing senior staff, major client needs, revenue and profit growth, and cost control
• Oversee daily operations including laboratory, quality, logistics, and managerial duties
• Represent the laboratory in technical meetings
• Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical studies
• Propose major investments to company executives
• Ensure that laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget
• Approve major expenses and control costs within established company guidelines
• Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.)
• Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly
• Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel and coordinate annual reviews of other lab personnel
• Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines with Human Resources support
• Coordinate interaction between different laboratory departments
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to employment responsibilities; propose changes and approve documents when required
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field, or equivalent directly-related experience
• MS

Experience:

• At least 10 years of supervisory experience
• At least 10 years professional experience in laboratory operations with a minimum of 5 years of laboratory operations or large/multi-department/team leadership with profit/loss accountability
• Familiarity with laboratory operations and services
• Familiarity with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and DOL regulations
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong customer relations skills
• Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level
• Ability to control operating budgets
• Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices
• Ability to prioritize and delegate…