Operations Manager
On-siteSevilla, Andalusia, Spain
Sevilla, Andalusia, SpainOn-siteFull TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Direct and coordinate daily lab operations, including monitoring department managers, overseeing safety initiatives, and managing production control to ensure goals are met safely and cost-effectively. Lead hiring, performance reviews, and overtime approvals while consulting on client testing alternatives and up-selling add-on capabilities. Drive continuous improvement through leadership team contributions and maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and work rules. Manage schedules, train staff, and resolve conflicts to support customer expectations on testing timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, Masters, or Ph.D in an engineering or technical-related discipline
- Recognized qualification in Safety, Health and Environmental Management, Risk Management or Occupational Safety related subject, or other related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in operations and/or program management
- Understanding of continuous improvement disciplines such as 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, etc
- Working knowledge of laboratory safety and occupational risk prevention
- Proven ability to support and train staff members for the department in order to meet customers' expectations on testing
- Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests with advanced working knowledge to operate various testing equipment
- Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results
- Proven ability to multi task and work under strict time lines
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Strong project management, analytical and problem solving skills
- Proven track record of success with regard to technical competency both inside and outside of the lab
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