Operations Manager _ Eurofins Environment testing Canada, Inc

Eurofins Canada Environment Testing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Canada Environment Testing seeks an experienced senior operations leader to plan and implement budgets ensuring profitability, sustainability and growth of the business unit. You will drive strategic staffing, sales and IT projects, select equipment, manage purchasing and optimize operational efficiency.

The role includes ensuring quality controlled analytical services, safe operations, and environmental protection, while enforcing corporate policies across QA, IT, HR and Marketing.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in a laboratory environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Budget development experience.
• Understanding of P&L statements and balance sheets.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and its application in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the BU budget for profitability, sustainability and growth.
• Design, implement and enforce procedures to promote the company’s services.
• Provide quality controlled analytical and professional services.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and processes, and environmental compliance.
• Oversee facilities, equipment and process optimization.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Quality systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree or PhD asset

College Diploma in Chemistry/Life Sciences/Engineering

Tools

IC/ICP instruments

GC/MS

GC/ECD

Job description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1 000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Plan and implement a budget that a budget that will ensure the profitability, sustainability and growth of the BU's including but not limited to:

• Strategic staffing;
• Sales and promotion;
• IT Projects;
• Strategic selection of equipment;
• Purchasing;
• Use of internal and external sources;
• Competitiveness.

Design, implement and enforce procedures:

• To promote the services of the Company;
• Provide and accurate services according to the goals and criteria set by corporate management;
• Provide quality controlled analytical and professional services;
• Provide efficient and cost effective services without compromising the morale or safety of the company's staff;
• To optimize, improve and maintain facilities, equipment and processes;
• The safe operation of equipment, vehicles and tools as well as the use of chemicals and other dangerous goods;
• Environmental protection and due diligence including solid and liquid waste minimization, waste handing, storage and disposal;

Other duties, including:

• Responsible for Health & Safety, Quality Assurance for Core Services;
• Monitor the activities of internal committees especially the Joint Health & Safety Committee;
• Provide support, guidance and knowledge to the President and other corporate managers;
• Enforce the corporate policies and procedures set out by the Finance, HR, QA, IT, and Marketing departments;
• Participate in activities which will increase the viability of the company and assist in the marketing of the corporation services;
• Conduct yearly performance evaluations for direct reports;
• Follow the Quality System as documented in the Quality Manual,
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in a laboratory environment, with at least 5 years acting in a supervisory role.

Education:

University Degree (Master degree or Ph.D considered an asset) or a college Diploma (preferably in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering).

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of most (if not all) laboratory performed methods;
• Experience working with instruments used in the laboratory (eg. IC, ICP/m s. GC/MS, GC/ECD, etc.);
• Experience developing a budget;
• Understanding of a profit/loss statement and balance sheet;
• Understanding of statistical analysis;
• Knowledge of corporate policies and services;
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and its application within the laboratory.

Training:

• Conflict resolution training is an asset;
• WHMIS and Safety training;
• Financial training;
• Internal auditor training is an asset.

Skills:

• Computer literacy;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Management skills.

Other Considerations:

• Bilingual (French/English) would be considered an asset;
• Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required.

Additional Information

Permanent position

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsabilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Accommodation:Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work.To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca

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