Merieux NutriSciences Hiring for Senior Operations Manager, Microbiology at Columbus, OH  Full Time

Senior Operations Manager, Microbiology

Columbus

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Senior Operations Manager, Microbiology in 2057 Builders Place, Columbus, OH 43204 USA. Your mission will be to:

The incumbent is responsible for managing a department and providing leadership to operation managers and departmental supervisors in the activities of their subordinates in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures in the execution of testing client samples

Main activities:
* Develop and maintain systems that ensure proper methodologies are being utilized in conformance to client requirements.
* Administer corporate human resource programs relating to employee recruitment and retention, compensation, training and development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, and employment record documentation.
* Take responsibility for the analysis and interpretation of data and provide guidance in the correction of discrepancies before results are released or issued to client service personnel and/or client as needed. Ensure data is established in compliance with proper methods.
* Ensure that corrective actions are appropriate for ensuring error elimination and that documentation is completed and follow-up performed as indicated in Standard Operating Procedures.
* Support company initiatives as they relate to systems within the laboratory and work directly with other department leaders to implement methods as needed and ensure a complete understanding so that training can be performed to others effectively.
* Communicate any emerging client requirements to departmental personnel as needed.
* Work directly with internal and external auditors to provide appropriate information that will ensure quality systems are utilized in the execution of testing procedures.
* Develop and maintain expertise in the field of food science and related technologies through available library resources and peer expertise.
* Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other systems that are required to complete job responsibilities
* Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
* Drive industrial performance initiatives as directed.
* Identify and develop emerging talent within the location managed.
* Perform final authorization release of lab data.
* Review and evaluate provided KQSI data for proficiency testing (PT) programs.
* Review OPI data and address areas that are not performing to target.
* Review OT and % OTD as it relates to key performance indicators.
* Review OOS data trends and address areas of concern.
* Engage with clients to address operation specific complaints and issues.
* Provides customer facing support to lab director
* Supports sales and customer care as technical expert
* Assist lab director in managing and leading cross functional collaboration
* Serves as primary back up as needed to lab director
* This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate action to prevent or minimize departures from the quality system or test procedures. This authority includes addressing resource needs to properly address issues such as client turn-around time requirements, overtime limits, employee turnover, work stoppage and assure the appropriate type and amount of materials are ready and available for use.
* Perform other related duties as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

7+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree. A thorough knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, food science or extraneous matter is necessary to supervise the activities of departmental personnel and interpret results. A broad knowledge of food science is necessary to obtain accurate analysis results. General knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is needed to review analysis results and correct any discrepancies. Client relation skills are necessary to answer client questions and advise of certain processes. Proficiency in standard operating methods, gained as a microbiologist, chemist, or food scientist, and supervisor, is needed to supervise the activities of the laboratory. Budgeting skills are necessary to determine laboratory budget and to ensure financial efficiency. Organizational skills are essential to
maintain smooth operations. Planning skills are helpful to arrange work assignments for departmental personnel. Supervisory skills are necessary to ensure proper and efficient daily operation of assigned tasks.

Required skills:
The incumbent ensures that the analysis is performed within the specified time limit and results are accurate. The incumbent uses technical expertise to determine solutions to problems that occur in the laboratory. Difficulties can result from a client request of a different procedure than is normally performed by the laboratory. The incumbent uses reference journals and professional contacts to locate the needed methodology of the requested test. Problems can result when tasks are not completed within the specified time constraint or when information or materials to solve the problem is not available. Timely resolutions of analysis problems are important to improve client relations. Company operating procedures and testing methods can
provide data for analysis difficulties.

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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