Business Unit Manager - Genomics

Eurofins; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading life sciences firm in Louisville, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to oversee oligonucleotide production and sequencing. A successful candidate will have 7-9 years of experience in manufacturing leadership with a focus on automation and process improvement. The role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. You will ensure operational excellence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product offerings with market needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven to nine years’ experience in a leadership position.
• Experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead oligonucleotide manufacturing and sequencing operations.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing for business strategies.
• Implement process controls and automate production.
• Develop and optimize equipment usage; drive productivity and profitability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Maintenance and IT for new equipment and processes.
• Design and lead automation projects to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Implement process controls and quality documentation; use data analysis for improvements.
• Manage budget and cost optimization for the oligonucleotide manufacturing lab.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Automation implementation

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Masters or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

LEAN principles

Six Sigma principles

Job description

Company Overview

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

Job Description

Overall Objectives

To lead and grow the Genomics oligonucleotide manufacturing and Sequencing operations for Eurofins Genomic business in the US with full P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, directs, coordinates and prioritizes the daily activities of the oligonucleotide production , Sequencing Lab and the assigned staff (60+ FTE). Responsible for facilities and equipment maintenance department as well as Engineering team.
• Hire, motivate, develop and retain excellent staff and manager under duty and make sure the essential training schedule is followed.
• Works very closely with the Sales and Marketing team to create business strategies, introduction of new products to align with the customer and market needs.
• Define and agree goals and milestones with the managers and staff and ensure goals are defined and communicated to their respective teams. Set up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all areas of operations to monitor progress. Follow up as appropriate and become hands on if required to ensure achievement of goals.
• Support the development, implementation and optimal use of equipment and systems and ensure its efficient usage at all levels of manufacturing to improve productivity and profitability.
• Work closely with R&D, Maintenance and IT departments for implementing new equipment, new manufacturing processes and new products.
• Design and lead automation projects to streamline and improve the manufacturing process and make good use of IT to achieve high efficiency.
• Implement process controls, validations and metrics for the production equipment to monitor the stability of the manufacturing processes. Works closely with Quality department to ensure stability of process and product quality under proper documentation. Utilizes data analysis and statistical methods to improve product and process quality.
• Assumes budgetary and profitability responsibility of the oligonucleotide manufacturing laboratory including direct and indirect cost management. Works on identifying continuous improvement opportunities within production, material costs to improve operating margins.
• Analyse problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations as well as manage the corrective actions. Uses Continuous improvement techniques to implement improvements.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or General Engineering, Masters or PhD in Chemistry preferred

Experience

A minimum of seven to nine years’ experience in a manufacturing operations leadership position is required. Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma manufacturing principles preferred. MBA would be a plus

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

A strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills Proven track record of implementing automation and process improvement in a production or manufacturing environment, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

What We Offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Candidates living within commutable distance of Louisville, KY are encouraged to apply!

Disclaimer

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole.

The above information may not be used or duplicated by others without written consent.

We Support Your Development!

Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We Embrace Diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability Matters to Us!

We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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https://careers.eurofins.com/