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.