Operations Manager, Microbiology

Operations Manager, Microbiology

Stone Mountain

Regular (US Only)

 MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
 
 If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us! 

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Operations Manager, Microbiology in 2169 West Park Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 USA. Your mission will be to:

Purpose (Objective):

The incumbent is responsible for managing a department and providing leadership to departmental supervisors in the activities of their subordinates in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures in the execution of testing client samples.

Main activities:

●      Develop and maintain systems that ensure proper methodologies are being utilized in conformance to client requirements.

●      Administer corporate human resource programs relating to employee recruitment and retention, compensation, training and development, equal employment opportunity, performance appraisal, and employment record documentation.

●      Take responsibility for the analysis and interpretation of data and provide guidance in the correction of discrepancies before results are released or issued to client service personnel and/or client as needed.  Ensure data is established in compliance with proper methods.

●      Ensure that corrective actions are appropriate for ensuring error elimination and that documentation is completed and follow-up performed as indicated in Standard Operating Procedures.

●      Support company initiatives as they relate to systems within the laboratory and work directly with other department leaders to implement methods as needed and ensure a complete understanding so that training can be performed to others effectively.

●      Communicate any emerging client requirements to departmental personnel as needed.

●      Work directly with internal and external auditors to provide appropriate information that will ensure quality systems are utilized in the execution of testing procedures.

●      Develop and maintain expertise in the field of food science and related technologies through available library resources and peer expertise.

●      Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other systems that are required to complete job responsibilities

●      Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.

●      This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate action to prevent or minimize departures from the quality system or test procedures.  This authority includes addressing resource needs to properly address issues such as client turn-around time requirements, overtime limits, employee turnover, work stoppage and assure the appropriate type and amount of materials are ready and available for use.

●      Perform other related duties as needed.

Communication:

Frequent contact with client service personnel is necessary to provide results, answer questions, check on the progress of special projects and obtain any information needed for the analytical procedure to proceed. Occasional contact with the client is necessary to obtain or provide information, explain procedures, and discuss specific requirements for testing analysis.  Regular contact with vendor representatives is required to order necess