Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Aerotech Built Environment Testing, Phoenix, AZ

Business Unit Manager

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is seeking a Business Unit Manager (BUMa) to join our team in Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV. The Business Unit Manager is responsible for maintaining a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and professional development of subordinate employees
• Plan, organize, and direct to meet the goals of the company
• Ensure that all 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 generation of marketing strategies, prepare technical work proposals, and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans
• Provide input toward financial growth and development of the company
• Coordinate business activities with Business Unit Managers from other locations to ensure customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities
• Responsible for overall operational success of the laboratory including budgeting, capital expenses decisions, senior staff management, client needs, revenue and profit growth, and cost control
• Oversee daily operations (laboratory, quality, logistics, and managerial duties)
• Represent the laboratory in technical meetings
• Participate with Sales/Marketing team in preparation and quotation of major technical studies
• Propose major investments to company executives
• Ensure that laboratory expenses remain on track with annual budget
• Approve major expenses and control laboratory costs within established guidelines
• Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity, etc.)
• Verify correct application of company employment policies and procedures
• Perform annual performance reviews for direct reports and coordinate reviews of other lab personnel
• Handle employee relation issues per company guidelines with support of Human Resources
• Coordinate interaction between different laboratory departments
• Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant; propose changes to documents and approve when required
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related discipline, or equivalent related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• MS or PhD preferred
• 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 – $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 negotiations
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Professional working proficiency in English required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Legal and Diversity Statements

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees unique.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

Additional Information

We support your development! If you do not match 100% of the requirements, please apply anyway as Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

Sustainability matters to us! Eurofins is committed to sustainability and ESG initiatives.