Regional Laboratory Manager - Midland, TX

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City: Midland 

State: Texas

POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Regional (Petroleum) Laboratory Manager

Reports to (title): Senior Laboratory Manager / Director of Laboratory Operations

Department: Laboratory

Location: Midland, Texas

Travel: 35% Travel

 

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

• Overall management of the regional functions, forecasting, budgeting, financial controls and approvals.
• Direct the maximization of human, equipment and financial resources and ensure that they are used appropriately.
• Assess and execute new processes and procedures that will streamline and increase the throughput of samples, Bureau Veritas’ market share, profile and profitability.
• Responsible for the lab’s production of high quality defensible data, safely and on time.
• Based on region specific knowledge, ensure that the laboratories in the region are using methods to meet current and proposed regulatory guidelines as well as customer requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of good working environment, employee engagement and ensure continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency
• Identifies and develops (working with business development) new business opportunities in the region.
• Expands the lab network (currently one) to meet the market and customer needs.

 

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

• Develop strategic plans with the objective of preparing the department for continued growth
• Develop business plans that increase Bureau Veritas’ profile in the region
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment for employees • Act as technical resource for Manager, Customer Service and Sales
• Responsible for the recommendation of capital expenditures required within the region
• Establish production schedules that maximize staff and equipment utilization, including evening and weekends
• Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
• Understand and enforce our EHS Policy as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• The leader of the team responsible for the profit and loss of the region managed
• Accountable for the quality performance of the region including crosscheck, Statistical Quality Control (SQC) and audits
• Responsible for personnel decisions in the region, including employee recruitment, retention and development
• Responsible for client marketing and development.
• Provide leadership and direction to the assigned region
• Initial point of contact for quality and operational issues that cannot be handled at the local level.
• Develops strong relationships with customers, both regionally based and in central coordination.
• Responsible for laboratory cost control
• Maintains corporate policy & procedures at the regional level.
• Reviews local operations for all aspe