Business Unit Manager - Eurofins Built Environment Southwest - Phoenix, AZ

Company Description

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 laboratories work 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 dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Business Unit Manager (BUMa) is responsible for maintaining positive
operating margin at the laboratory level and for meeting and exceeding the
annual budget. Supervises all laboratory personnel and provides leadership and
direction as needed. Responsible for ensuring compliance and integration of
facility operation with corporate and regulatory policies and procedures. The
Business Unit Manager will serve as a liaison with corporate business partners
and will champion Company policies, vision, and mission.

Business Unit Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Lead team, schedule, and train employees
 Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
 Ensure coverage and performance
 Foster morale and teamwork
 Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
 Regular attendance and punctuality
 Manage the technical conduct, quality control, and related record keeping of all analytical
evaluations performed
 Responsible for the supervision, organization, and coordination of all technical activities of
personnel within the principles of sound scientific endeavors, business economy, and the
professional development of subordinate employees.
 Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction, and control to meet the goals of the
company.
 Ensure that all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental programs are adhered to and
documentation is maintained.

 Establish and maintain professional business relationships with clients, industry officials, and
peers.
 Assist in the generation of marketing strategies, prepare comprehensive technical work proposals,
and maintain an influential position in establishing business expansion plans.
 Serve as a member of the Corporate Management team and provide input toward the financial
growth and development of the company.
 Coordinate business activities with the Business Unit Managers from the other locations to ensure
customer expectations are met without duplication of testing activities.
 Responsible for the overall operational success of the laboratory, which includes, but is not
limited to: budgeting, making decisions on capital expenses, managing senior staff, attending to
major client needs, revenue & profit growth, and cost control.
 Oversee daily operations including: laboratory, quality, logistic, and managerial duties.
 Represent the laboratory in technical meetings.
 Participate with the Sales/Marketing team in the preparation and quotation of major technical
studies.
 Propose major investments to company executives.
 Ensure that the laboratory expenses are on track with the annual budget.
 Approve major expenses and control the costs of the laboratory within established company
guidelines.
 Analyze monthly laboratory indicators (operating and labor costs, turnaround time, productivity,
etc.).
 Verify that company employment policies and procedures are followed correctly.
 Perform annual performance reviews for direct reporting personnel. Coordinate and review
annual reviews of other lab personnel.
 Handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human
Resources.
 Coordinate the interaction between the different laboratory departments.
 Understand and follow each Quality System document relevant to employment responsibilities,
e.g., methods, SOPs, etc. Propose changes to documents and approve documents when required
 Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
 Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the
knowledge, skill or ability required. (List three to five key quantifiable skills or
position requirements that the candidate must have to be