Operations Optimization Leader - Eurofins Environment Testing, USA

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

Eurofins NDSC Environment Testing Americas, Inc is searching for an Operations Optimization Leader, Eurofins Environment Testing - USA.

The Operations Optimization Leader will report to the Director of Operational Excellence. Operations Optimization Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Keep track of all the ongoing Operational Excellence and Technical/LEAN team projects across US Eurofins Environment Testing and manage communications across stakeholders by making sure that the project database is accurate and up to date.
• Works on consumables reduction throughout consumables studies with oversight on the ongoing and future Kanban system implementation.
• Analyze current equipment and processes, lead the LEAN projects to help improve the productivity.
• Support the development, implementation and optimal use of equipment and systems and ensure its efficient usage at all levels of analysis to improve productivity and profitability.

• Design and lead projects to streamline and improve the analysis process and make good use of IT to achieve high efficiency.
• Works closely with Operations, Quality and IT departments for implementing new equipment, new analytical processes and new lean procedures.
• Implement LEAN process controls, validations and metrics for the analysis equipment to monitor the efficiency of the analytical testing  process.
• Performs LEAN trainings and workshops.
• Set up customer centric Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress. Follow up as appropriate and become hands on if required to ensure achievement of goals.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations as well as manage the corrective actions to ensure lean processes are implemented.
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Ensure coverage and performance
• Foster morale and teamwork

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Master’s degree a plus
• Proven track record of implementing LEAN and efficient process improvement in a laboratory environment, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or other Environmental related degree concentration (engineering is also good)
• Hands on knowledge of Lean/six sigma principles and experience in implementing projects using lean or six sigma methodologies is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or the ability to obtain a VISA to allow for work authorization in the United States.

The position is a salaried full-time position to be located in Eurofins’s Houston (Stafford), Texas (USA) Center of Excellence location.

Availability on traveling up to 50%

Additional Information

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

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 base