Lab Leader (Business Operations Manager)

Kensington Additive; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental laboratory in Bolton is seeking a Laboratory Leader to oversee site operations and lead a skilled team. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving financial and operational goals while cultivating a high-performing culture. This role requires a commercially minded leader with experience in a technical environment. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities with experience managing teams.
• Commercially minded with the ability to drive performance.
• Experience in a technical or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lab’s success by achieving financial and operational goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive sales and profit plans.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing team.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

We’re representing a well-established, award-winning dental laboratory based in Bolton, with over 30 years of success in delivering high-quality dental products and digital solutions.

About the Role

The Laboratory Leader will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of site operations, leading a skilled team, driving performance, and ensuring the business achieves its growth and financial targets. This role requires a commercially minded leader with the ability to inspire, innovate, and deliver results in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive Results : Lead the lab’s success by meeting and exceeding financial and operational goals with a strategic, growth-focused approach.
• Business Strategy : Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement annual sales and profit plans that drive sustainable growth.
• Team Leadership : Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing team that embodies a culture of ambition, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Boost Efficiency : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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