Business Unit Manager at Minopex

Duties and Responsibilities

  Leadership and Management:

• Supervise and mentor a team of lab managers, technicians, and quality specialists across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture of service, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff.
• Drive performance to agreed budgets.
• Set budgets for QLS and each laboratory.

Quality Assurance

• Oversee the quality performance of each laboratory.
• Drive participation in proficiency testing schemes.
• Maintain the quality standards within the assay technique and budget pricing.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 17025, GMP, GLP).
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of lab facilities to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues or non-conformities

Operational Management

• Oversee the daily operations of laboratory services, ensuring efficient and effective workflows.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of lab services with overall company operations.
• Manage budgets, resources, and inventory for lab operations.
• Ensure the financial viability of each laboratory.
• Support laboratory management in operational matters.
• Mentor and develop subordinates.
• Market services and performance to customers and internal and external stakeholders together with the BD department.
• Maintain strict operating protocols to ensure safe operations and compliance with analytical techniques.
• Design, set up and commission mobile and fixed laboratories.
• Creation of management reports for the group and QLS board.
• Laboratory audits, both internal and external

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Lead projects aimed at enhancing lab service quality and efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and advancements in quality management.
• Research new techniques and equipment that can lead to more efficient service delivery.
• Drive a reduction of cost and an improvement in productivity

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Higher National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Postgraduate Business Management qualification will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 17025, GMP, GLP).
• Proven experience in managing multi-site operations and leading teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in quality management software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Computer literate in MS Office.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a management role within an analytical laboratory.
• At least 10 years of processing/engineering technical experience in a certified assay laboratory.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Laboratory Manager is required.
• Management experience at Enterprise or Business Unit level (essential).
• Vast knowledge of multiple assay techniques for multiple chemical elements and experience in a contracting/service environment.
• Consulting and design experience in laboratories and laboratory flow is required.
• Strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and technical risk management.
• Knowledge of maintenance requirements for laboratory equipment.
• Presentation skills, employee relations, and people management skills.
• Time management and administrative and financial management skills.