Laboratory Operations Manager

Alter Technology Tuv Nord SA.; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm in Sevilla seeks an experienced operational manager to oversee planning, workload balancing, and team development. The role involves coordinating shifts, monitoring resources, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Consolidate inputs across areas and secure adherence to test calendars.
• Distribute work across teams and coordinate shifts for critical activities.
• Monitor consumables, control operating expenses, and ensure asset availability.

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities:

• Operational planning: Consolidate inputs across areas, publish and adjust the short-term plan, and secure adherence to test calendars; re-prioritize swiftly when deviations occur.
• Workload balancing & shift coordination: Distribute work across teams and equipment; coordinate people, shifts, and windows for critical activities across physical analysis lab, RF, electrical measurements, pre-production, etc.
• Resources & materials: Monitor consumables and shared means; control operating expenses; work with maintenance / calibration so critical assets are available and fit-for-use.
• Incident & urgency management: Lead fast triage and containment of issues; take immediate decisions (re-plan, authorize urgent purchases, reassign people / equipment) within agreed limits; escalate only major risks.
• KPIs & continuous improvement: Define and track key performance indicators (e.g. On-Time Delivery, Turn-Around Time, First Pass Yield, equipment availability, plan attainment); run follow-ups and actions to remove bottlenecks and improve flow.
• Team leadership & development: Mentor and coach laboratory staff (in coordination with their supervisors) to enhance skills and performance; foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous excellence
• Cross-functional communication: Serve as the operational point of contact; run brief daily / weekly production meetings; proactively report status, risks, and needs to the Laboratory Manager and other stakeholders.
• Project readiness: Prepare the lab operationally for large programs, aligning capacities, materials, and schedules in advance.
• Compliance interface: Coordinate with the Quality department to ensure operations adhere to ISO / IEC 17025 practices (equipment control, personnel competence, records management) and all lab safety protocols. Support audit preparations and implement corrective actions or process updates as needed to maintain compliance