Job description
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
City: Oneonta
State: New York
Job Title: Director of Food & Agri Operations – Eastern US
Reports to (title): VP/COO
Department: Food & Agriculture
Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?
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Primary leadership role in establishing and growing Food and Agri operations in the Eastern US
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Overall management of the departmental functions, forecasting, budgeting, financial controls and
approvals Food & Agri locations in Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Kansas City, KS and Memphis, TN (and others as added)
Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?
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Direct the optimization of human, equipment and financial resources and ensure that they are used
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appropriately.
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Assess and execute new processes and procedures that will streamline and increase the throughput
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of samples, BV’s market share, profile and profitability.
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Provide recommendations for capital expenditures required within the departments.
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Evaluate and establish production of high quality defensible data, safely and on time.
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Ensure proposed or current methods meet current and future regulatory guidelines as well as BV established quality policies and objectives.
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Oversee maintenance of good working environment, employee engagement and ensure continuous
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improvement in productivity and efficiency.
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Adhere to BV Labs Code of Ethics Policy.
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Act as a positive change agent in supporting BV Labs’s initiatives (operational and cultural).
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Responsible to deliver the safety, quality and continuous improvement messaging to staff to ensure support for all initiatives scheduled throughout the year.
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Ensure staffing plans are in place and staff levels are adjusted to meet operations and budgetary requirements. Make recommendations for the recruitment of full time, part time and contract staff.
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Track and justify expenditures and create ways to optimize financial resources. Develop and ensure tracking of Key Performance Indicators that measures items that have a direct impact on budgets including efficiency, capacity, and profitability.
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Provide the resources needed to ensure the proper implementation of Quality assurance protocols, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs
Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?
Attributes: Ambitious, resourceful, independent, results oriented, innovative, dynamic, creative, energetic, motivational, analytical, ethical and collaborative.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Eight to ten years of experience in production environment, of which five (5) years are at a managerial
level, with an emphasis on Food Chemistry or Microbiology testing.
- Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory practices, techniques, processes and automation.
- Familiar with ISO 17025 requirements
Computer Skills: Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); LIMS
Education:
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B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or related discipline.
Leadership Skills:
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Demonstrated success in a Leadership Role in Laboratory Operations.
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Proven leadership, coaching, mentoring and training skills.
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Excellent organizational and communication skills, effective influencing and negotiating skills
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A team player – able to maintain positive, trust-based relationships with staff at all levels throughout the organization; strong in character and confident in action.
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Performs well in a busy operation and remains calm under pressure.
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Demonstrated financial, problem solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to quickly adapt to changing environment and balancing business and corporate needs to meet
changing priorities.
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Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies and guidelines.
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Results –oriented, dynamic self-starter with a positive outlook and “can-do” attitude and strong time management skills.
Work Relationships
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Direct Reports: Supervisors, managers, sales and customer service
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Internal Contacts: Sales, Customer Service, Scientific Services, Corporate Services (QA, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Finance), Executive Management, staff in various locations.
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External Contacts: Clients, Suppliers, Prospective Employees, Prospective Clients, Auditors, Regulators.
Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical and mental effort, visual and listening attention, and travel
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High level of work production in laboratory environment and business setting.
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General office and laboratory environment.
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Periodic travel to various regional laboratories, meetings with clients, and attending trade shows which includes multiple overnight stays.
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Evenings, weekends, out of town travel.
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We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!
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