Element has a current opening for an Operations Manager to join our growing team in North Liberty, IA. This position is responsible and accountable for providing operational oversight to both administrative and testing departments in a microbiology lab setting. This position reports to the General Manager for the Iowa City location which is responsible for delivering microbiology and molecular pre-clinical and clinical testing services for the antimicrobial drug development industry supporting pharma, diagnostics, and government sponsored projects.
Responsibilities Assure the safety of all colleagues and customersManages the administrative department and functional laboratories (bacterial and fungal microbiology, media production, and molecular) with positivity and a strong team orientationSupports functional laboratory managers by reviewing their professional development plans and assisting how they supervise their direct reports’ growth as well as helping them address performance concernsEnsures services are provided at the highest quality level and are compliant with internal corporate and external federal and state regulationsPartners with the IT and Quality Assurance departments to improve and integrate various technology systemsDemonstrates a high level of accountability, integrity, and responsibility through excellent interpersonal skillsRole model a strong leadership presence and demonstrate how that drives results across teamsProvide leadership to assigned teams and demonstrate strong, strategic partnerships with Safety and Health, Quality, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, and Operational Excellence teamsExecute strategic and organizational goals as mutually defined with Element leadership team by translating corporate initiatives and plans into formal actions plans for the area of influenceDrive continuous improvement with demonstrated results around an incident free and safe working environment for colleagues, high first-time right performance, and excellent internal and external audit performanceBring order, structure, and accountability through regular team meetingsDevelop and foster a positive culture bringing Element’s mission to life and leading in accordance with Element’s valuesProvide strong personal leadership, mentor-ship, and developmental opportunities for assigned supervisors and colleaguesIdentify opportunities for lab colleagues to present papers, network, and share industry knowledge as thought leaders and trusted partners in the industryOther duties as assigned to support the broader business and foster a collaborate team environment Skills / Qualifications Masters, MBA, or PhD preferred with over 10 years or more experience in the field of Microbiology or Laboratory Testing ServicesExperience directing or managing a clinical/research laboratory is idealExperience in antimicrobial development is idealExperience spanning accountability for operations, quality, strategic planning, financial management and customer relationsFinancial experience with budgeting and regular forecastingAble to motivate by communicating vision and strategy and creating a shared purposeA record of innovation and a continuous process improvement attitudeStrong consensus building skills, leads and supports change, takes appropriate chancesAchieves business results, by taking action, achieving quality and focusing on the futureDemonstrates integrity and ethics; sets a personal exampleServices customers by meeting their needs and focusing on customer satisfactionA strong training focus that results in successfully developing and motivating peopleBuilds and develops partnerships through open lines of communication; values diversityExperience in customer centric service businesses#LI-TK1
Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
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