Senior Operations Manager - Chemistry

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-matching pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mérieux NutriSciences - North America is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for their laboratory in Mississauga. The role involves developing and maintaining conformance systems and supervising departmental personnel. Candidates should have a strong background in microbiology or chemistry, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $126,000 CAD annually, with additional benefits such as health insurance, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant work experience in microbiology, chemistry, or food science.
• Thorough knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, or food science to supervise laboratory activities.
• Proficiency in standard operating methods as a microbiologist, chemist, or food scientist.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for methodologies compliance.
• Administer HR programs related to recruitment and retention.
• Analyze data and ensure compliance with standard procedures.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Client-relation skills

Budgeting skills

Organizational and planning skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

About the Company

Merieux Nutrisciences is a trusted partner in public health, dedicated to making food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable through testing and innovative solutions across 27 countries.

Position Overview

Senior Operations Manager – Chemistry

Location: 6740 Campobello Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L8, Canada (Permanent, Full‑time)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems that ensure proper methodologies are used in conformance to client requirements.
• Administer corporate human‑resource programs relating to recruitment, retention, compensation, training, EEO, performance appraisal and record documentation.
• Analyze and interpret data, guide corrective actions, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures before releasing results.
• Support company initiatives, collaborate with other department leaders to implement new methods, and train staff accordingly.
• Communicate emerging client requirements to departmental personnel and keep them informed.
• Work with internal and external auditors to provide information that ensures quality systems are utilized in testing procedures.
• Maintain expertise in food science and related technologies, utilizing library resources and peer expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other required systems.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Drive industrial performance initiatives as directed.
• Identify and develop emerging talent within the managed location.
• Perform final authorization release of laboratory data.
• Review KQSI, OPI, OT, and % OTD data for proficiency testing and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant work experience in microbiology, chemistry, or food science.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, or food science to supervise laboratory activities and interpret results.
• General knowledge of LIMS required for analyzing results and correcting discrepancies.
• Client‑relation skills to address client questions and advise on processes.
• Proficiency in standard operating methods as a microbiologist, chemist, or food scientist.
• Budgeting skills to determine laboratory budget and ensure financial efficiency.
• Organizational and planning skills to arrange work assignments and maintain smooth operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to determine solutions to laboratory issues.
• Independent judgment in making operational decisions that impact laboratory performance.
• Effective communication and coordination with laboratory staff, management, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations and standard practice manuals.

Management & Leadership

• Supervise all departmental personnel, including hiring, development, feedback, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate laboratory activities with other departments and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide leadership to other operations managers and supervisors as needed.

Work Environment

The role is laboratory‑based with controlled lighting and temperature. Safety equipment such as masks and ventilation hoods may be required. Standing positions, color‑difference detection, and occasional overnight travel (less than two nights a month) are anticipated.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $115,000 - $126,000 CAD per annum.

Potential bonus: up to 10% of base, based on performance.

Benefits include:

• Employer‑paid health, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer‑matching pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Merieux Nutrisciences is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. We also provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and can deliver job postings in alternative formats upon request.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.