Provides environmental testing services, ensuring safety and compliance across various sectors.
Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from the other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities.
Oversee daily operations including: laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties.
Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.).
Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and peers.
Ensure coverage and performance
Ensure that the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget.
Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human Resources.
Provide input toward the financial growth and development of the company.
Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical studies.
Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the company.
Business Unit Manager (BUMa) is responsible for maintaining positive operating margin at the laboratory level and for meeting and exceeding the annual budget. Supervises all laboratory personnel and provides leadership and direction as needed. Responsible for ensuring compliance and integration of facility operation with corporate and regulatory policies and procedures. The Business Unit Manager will serve as a liaison with corporate business partners and will champion Company policies, vision, and mission.
Approve major expenses and control the costs of the laboratory within established company guidelines.
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments.
Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and documentation is maintained.
Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed
Represent the laboratory in technical meetings.
Propose major investments to company executives.
Lead team, schedule, and train employees
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.
Foster morale and teamwork
Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans.
Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities, e.g., methods, SOPs, etc. Propose changes to documents and approve documents when required
Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, which includes, but is not limited to: budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff, attending to major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control.
Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel. Coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel.
Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly.
Ability to successfully handle contract and other negotiations
Strong customer relations skills
Ability to control operating budgets
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to manage a business at a profit/loss responsibility level
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
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 - $5M+ Net Sales or equivalent size operation. Demonstrated success in improving operational, profit, quality and safety performance.
Ability to develop and enforce policies and operating practices
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities
Familiarity with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and DOL regulations
Regular attendance and punctuality
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
At least 10 years of supervisory experience
MS
Familiarity with laboratory operations and services
Strong decision-making abilities
We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.