Company Description
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. Job Description
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This role will require some travel across the UK to other Eurofins sites. As Business Unit Manager for Food Testing, Grimsby you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality operation for all microbiology departments on site & the efficient running of the cross-selling business unit. You will be a key member of the senior team supporting the overall operation of microbiology ensuring the lab operates to the required ISO 17025 standard. You will work closely with customers and translate those requirements into the operations delivering a business unit that compliments the wider Eurofins business. Responsible for a team of 50. Accountable for P&L’s for the business unit. Develop methods to reduce cost/improve efficiency. Manage Net Working Capital and un-invoiced revenue report. Responsible on a day-to-day for the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff and the safe operation of the laboratory. Ensure all work complies with documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work. Ensure processes and systems are fully optimised and all staff are well trained. Develop a culture of continuous improvement that allows continual improvement in the lab. Support customer requirements and be a key-link to ensure customer requirements are translated within the lab. Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to the correct standard. Ensure complaints and NCWs are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. Develop the existing management and supervisory teams to reach their full potential. Create a positive working environment designed to drive staff retention. Effective and timely attendance management of staff in line with company policy. Ensure shift patterns and staffing levels are aligned with the workload and recruitment is driving the suitable calibre of staff within the lab. Partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the company standard. Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent in preferably Microbiology. Knowledge of UKAS and ISO methods. Proven experience in working to and exceeding targets. Strong supervisory, including coaching and project management skills. Competence in IT, including LIMS, spreadsheets and databases. Experience of working with a broad range of internal and external customers. Proven experience working in a laboratory. Excellent business and industry acumen. Able to present complex information face to face. Management level presence and influence. Excellent presentation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational, multi-tasking and time management skills. Committed to customer care. Additional Information
Our Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement. Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme. Annual Leave Sellback Scheme. Company Pension Plan. Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary). Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service). Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes. Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential. Health and Wellbeing Programmes. Free parking. Worldwide career opportunities. What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing Date We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. We support your development!
Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity!
Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sustainability matters to us!
We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025.
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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. Job Description
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This role will require some travel across the UK to other Eurofins sites. As Business Unit Manager for Food Testing, Grimsby you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality operation for all microbiology departments on site & the efficient running of the cross-selling business unit. You will be a key member of the senior team supporting the overall operation of microbiology ensuring the lab operates to the required ISO 17025 standard. You will work closely with customers and translate those requirements into the operations delivering a business unit that compliments the wider Eurofins business. Responsible for a team of 50. Accountable for P&L’s for the business unit. Develop methods to reduce cost/improve efficiency. Manage Net Working Capital and un-invoiced revenue report. Responsible on a day-to-day for the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff and the safe operation of the laboratory. Ensure all work complies with documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work. Ensure processes and systems are fully optimised and all staff are well trained. Develop a culture of continuous improvement that allows continual improvement in the lab. Support customer requirements and be a key-link to ensure customer requirements are translated within the lab. Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced to the correct standard. Ensure complaints and NCWs are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner. Develop the existing management and supervisory teams to reach their full potential. Create a positive working environment designed to drive staff retention. Effective and timely attendance management of staff in line with company policy. Ensure shift patterns and staffing levels are aligned with the workload and recruitment is driving the suitable calibre of staff within the lab. Partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the company standard. Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent in preferably Microbiology. Knowledge of UKAS and ISO methods. Proven experience in working to and exceeding targets. Strong supervisory, including coaching and project management skills. Competence in IT, including LIMS, spreadsheets and databases. Experience of working with a broad range of internal and external customers. Proven experience working in a laboratory. Excellent business and industry acumen. Able to present complex information face to face. Management level presence and influence. Excellent presentation, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational, multi-tasking and time management skills. Committed to customer care. Additional Information
Our Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement. Additional Annual Leave Purchase scheme. Annual Leave Sellback Scheme. Company Pension Plan. Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary). Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service). Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes. Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential. Health and Wellbeing Programmes. Free parking. Worldwide career opportunities. What Happens Next Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements. Your data As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. Closing Date We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible. We support your development!
Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity!
Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sustainability matters to us!
We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025.
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