Title: Business Unit Manager
Location: Yorkshire
Duration: Permanent
Our client is looking for a Business Unit Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of all departments on-site, while driving cross-functional collaboration and commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities:
•Take ownership of a key business unit, managing approximately 50 FTEs.
•Be a vital part of the senior leadership team
•Shape the operational strategy and support the lab’s alignment with ISO 17025 standards and the company’s Quality Management System.
•Champion customer-focused innovation by translating client requirements into actionable operational improvements
•Full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
•Manage budgets and costs
•Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process optimisations to drive performance.
•Ensure the safe, compliant, and smooth day-to-day running of the laboratories.
•Maintain compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Security Regulations.
•Drive a culture of continuous improvement
•Oversee laboratory registration processes, equipment maintenance, audit participation, and complaint handling.
•Develop and mentor management and supervisory teams.
•Focus on staff retention, engagement, and professional growth.
•Ensure optimal shift patterns, workforce planning, and recruitment of high-calibre staff.
•Collaborate with senior teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.
Requirements:
•Proven experience in laboratory operations, production or manufacturing and team management
•Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and quality systems.
•Experience managing P&L and financial reporting.
•Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams.
•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills