Division Vice President, Operations

Company: M--rieux NutriSciences
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, join us!YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFEWe are looking for a Division Vice President, Operations in USA. Your mission will be to:Position SummaryThis position reports to the Head of Operations and oversees and directs all activities of assigned division laboratory operations to ensure profitability, sales growth, and high levels of client satisfaction by providing accurate and reliable test results.Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Establishing Strategic DirectionProvide strategic direction by setting short and long-term goals for direct reports; able to close gaps, adjust priorities as circumstances change. Responsible for generation of long-range objectives and vision; focuses efforts and resources on the strategic priorities with the greatest potential for positive impact. Establish priorities and guide implementation of key objectives/projects that add value to the organization. Empower leaders to delegate and create a functioning team in their location to improve autonomy. Lead major improvement efforts at network/lab level. Manage challenging goals and set high performance standards for self and others; lead actions toward expected business outcomes. Demonstrates energy and a sense of urgency toward desired results; focuses on performance gaps, able to overcome obstacles. Continuously communicate goals to areas of responsibility.
• Cultivating Networks and PartnershipsCreates and fosters a networking plan to identify the relationships that should be initiated or improved to achieve business goals; both internal and external (clients, institutions of higher learning, vendors, trade organizations).
• Business SavvyUnderstands and recognizes the business propositions and processes; able to identify and adjust to information gaps and needs for deeper analysis. Develop efficient steps for execution of viability business propositions and processes; ensures complete investigations to minimize risk and maximize opportunity. Evaluates performance of each business unit and makes recommendations for improvement (vendors, personnel schedules, orders, inventory processes and workforce solution transformation).
• Leading ChangeRecognizes a need and ensures accountability by taking immediate action to improve organizational culture, processes, and services. Offers resources and direction to support implementation. Understands and overcomes resistance to change; explaining benefits, demonstrating sensitivity to fears, gaining commitment. Able to use ideas and plan implementation. Sets the tone of integrity, accountability, excellence and initiative by modeling the behavior that is expected from leaders and staff. Emotional IQ on display regularly.YOUR PROFILEQualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced knowledge of food microbiology, food chemistry, or food science
• Progressive Leadership experience with increased responsibility.Qualifications Desired
  • A thorough knowledge of laboratory operations, scientific project design, Standard Operating Procedures, and the food or laboratory services industry is required to ensure business unit operations consistently meet or exceed objectives.
  • Profitable Growth Mindset through supporting and fostering customer facing engagement along with commercial leader collaboration.
  • Strong delegation and empowering skills to promote autonomy to cultivate an environment where leaders grow and thrive.
  • General knowledge of laboratory and business information management systems and other company information systems is needed to review and understand operational results.CommunicationWell-developed oral and written communication skills are essential for effective customer, client, and employee interactions. Expected to regularly communicate with Customer Care, Sales and other team members in Operations.Success Factors / Job CompetenciesDesired competencies are: Collaboration, Life Balance, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Authentic Relationships. Strong management skills with specific strength in conflict management obtained from previous management experience, are necessary to ensure that operations are effective and efficient. Operational planning and budgeting skills are essential to plan, implement, and improve the business. Strong business and analytical skills are needed to proactively address business concerns and identify opportunities as they arise. A basic knowledge of operating personal computers is necessary to track laboratory information and produce special reports to support the management function.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis position spends time in both office and laboratory environments; occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals and materials may occur and temperatures may vary. Evening and weekend hours might be necessary to best service our clients.TravelFrequent travel (35%) is required to attend meetings, seminars, training sessions, client sites and other laboratories.CompensationCompensation Range:Potential bonus: Up to 25% based on performance.Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview:
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
    • Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
    • Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.The information above provides a general overview and may vary based on specific job responsibilities, location, or other factors. Details will be clarified during the hiring process.#LI-remoteWHY JOIN US?
      • Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
      • Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
      • Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
      • Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
      • Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.Ready for the journey?To apply please click on 'Apply now' button
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