Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Environment Testing, Philadelphia, PA

Job Description Business Unit Manager (BUMa) is responsible for maintaining a positive operating margin at the laboratory level and for meeting and exceeding the annual budget. The role supervises all laboratory personnel, ensures compliance with corporate and regulatory policies, serves as a liaison with corporate partners, and champions company policies, vision and mission. Responsibilities Lead, schedule and train employees. Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations. Ensure coverage and performance. Foster morale and teamwork. Demonstrate and promote the company vision. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Manage the technical conduct, quality control and related record keeping of all analytical evaluations performed. Supervise, organize and coordinate all technical activities of personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy and professional development of subordinate employees. Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction and control to meet the goals of the company. Ensure 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 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 other Business Unit Managers to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities. Ensure operational success of the laboratory, including budgeting, capital expense decisions, senior staff management, attending to major client needs, revenue and profit growth, and cost control. Oversee daily operations including laboratory, quality, logistic and managerial duties. Represent the laboratory in technical meetings. Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in preparation and quotation of major technical studies. Propose major investments to company executives. Ensure the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget. Approve major expenses and control lab costs within established company guidelines. Analyze monthly laboratory indicators such as operating and labor costs, turnaround time, and productivity. Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly. Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel; coordinate and review annual reviews of other lab personnel. Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines with HR support. Coordinate interaction between the different laboratory departments. Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities; propose changes and approve documents as required. Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related concentration, or equivalent directly related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-year of college in related major). At least 10 years of supervisory experience. At least 10 years of 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. 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 responsibilities. Ability to successfully handle contract and other negotiations. Strong decision-making abilities. Problem-solving abilities. Professional working proficiency in English (read, write and speak). Additional Information We support your development. If you don’t match 100% of the requirements, please apply anyway; Eurofins supports career development. We embrace diversity. Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics. We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role. Benefits: Medicare, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, dental and vision options. The benefits package varies based on employee status. Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eurofins Environment Testing (USA)