Operations Manager

California Laboratory Services; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

California Laboratory Services in Rancho Cordova, CA, is hiring an Operations Manager to oversee daily laboratory and operations activities on-site. The role focuses on workflow optimization, resource allocation, and cross-department coordination to ensure reliable service delivery and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead performance metrics, support safety and quality assurance, and drive continuous improvement while guiding hiring, training, and development for the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management in a laboratory, environmental services, or related technical setting is a plus.
• Strong skills in workflow planning, resource management, and process optimization.
• Effective leadership abilities, including team supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Proficiency with business productivity tools and ability to learn lab or operations management software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Rancho Cordova, CA with multi-priority handling in a fast-paced environment.
• Master’s degree in business, operations management, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with KPI tracking; familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies is beneficial.
• Understanding of environmental analysis workflows and laboratory best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for the site in Rancho Cordova, managing workflow and resources.
• Coordinate between laboratory staff, logistics, and customer service to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor performance metrics and partner with leadership to enforce safety and quality standards.
• Support hiring, training, and performance development of team members.
• Drive continuous improvement to maintain efficient, reliable service delivery.

Job description

Company Description

California Laboratory Services is an environmental analysis company based in Rancho Cordova, California, United States. The organization focuses on providing accurate, reliable testing and analytical services that support environmental quality and regulatory compliance. Team members contribute to work that supports public health and environmental protection through scientifically sound laboratory practices. The company values precision, timeliness, and strong customer relationships, creating a collaborative environment for laboratory and operations professionals. Working at California Laboratory Services offers opportunities to impact environmental outcomes while developing skills in a specialized technical setting.

Role Description

The Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Rancho Cordova, CA. This role oversees daily operations, including workflow management, resource allocation, and coordination between laboratory staff, logistics, and customer service. The Operations Manager monitors performance metrics, and partners with leadership to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards and supports compliance with relevant environmental and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, managing budgets, supervising team members, and supporting hiring, training, and performance development. The role also involves collaborating with leadership on operational strategy, addressing operational issues, and driving continuous improvement to maintain efficient, reliable service delivery. Opportunity is offered at a salary range of $95 - $115K, DOE, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operations management, success in a laboratory, environmental services, or related technical setting is a plus.
• Strong skills in workflow planning, resource management, and process optimization.
• Effective leadership abilities, including team supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Proficiency in using business productivity tools and ability to learn laboratory or operations management software.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work on-site full time in Rancho Cordova, CA and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Master’s degree in business, operations management, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant experience may supplement degree.
• Experience with KPI tracking; familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies is beneficial.
• Understanding of environmental analysis workflows and laboratory best practices is a plus.