Operations Manager / Business Unit Leader

ALS

Coventry, United Kingdom
High-volume production laboratory operations
Iso 17025 accreditation standards
Laboratory logistics and supply chain
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for over 400 staff, forming a key part of the UK and Ireland Senior Management Team

Job Summary

  • This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for over 400 staff, forming a key part of the UK and Ireland Senior Management Team.
  • The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate results to clients while driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, efficiency and financial performance.
  • Our Benefits Include: Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time), Ability to Buy annual leave, Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme, Salary Progression Scheme, 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards, Perkbox membership, Learning/study support, Group Personal Pension Plan, Car Parking on-site.

Matching Summary

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for over 400 staff, forming a key part of the UK and Ireland Senior Management Team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-volume production laboratory operations
  • ISO 17025 accreditation standards
  • Laboratory logistics and supply chain
  • Health, safety and environmental systems
  • Senior leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinker
  • Continuous improvement
  • Innovation through automation
  • Coaching and development
  • Client needs support

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience managing high-volume production laboratory operations
  • Demonstrable experience with ISO 17025
  • Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
  • Degree, HND or HNC in a relevant scientific discipline
  • Significant senior management leadership experience
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the UK

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