Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Candidate must be located within an hour of either Sidney or Dayton OH, with reliable transportation.

The Cluster Operations Manager receives sufficient authority from and is accountable to the Regional Manager or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities. Ensure the Grain Inspection Laboratory operates efficiently, and client needs are met. Assign functions, and duties, and ensure all are performed in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner, acts as a senior inspector, ensures proper flow of sample testing through the facility, perform test analysis, and may assign test samples to others, all tests are to be performed by accepted industry practices, responsible for accuracy in reporting results, and information to Client and Eurofins Division office.

A full understanding of inspecting grain. Managing a location is understanding the why (reason, purpose, or cause) and why not. This position dictates an understanding of client’s needs and the ability to act to satisfy their needs.

This position is the manager and person responsible for the respective sites. The Cluster Operations Managers are expected to conduct themselves professionally on and off the job.

1. 1. Overall Objectives and Responsibilities
      1. Oversee operations of 3-5 assigned locations and team members.
      2. Act as primary liaison between Eurofins and Client. Provide daily operational updates to the grain leadership team.
      3. Train and supervise grain inspectors and site leaders in all aspects of grain grading according to Eurofins Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including sampling and all factors determining a grade.
      4. Responsible for accuracy in reporting results; record test results and provide information to the client of grain truck driver.
      5. Represent Eurofins Grain Inspection to the client company by acting as a liaison between the facility and the client grain company merchandisers.
      6. Demonstrate ability to operate all required basic lab equipment per USDA grain standards.
      7. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
      8. Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as the regional or divisional leaders suggest.
      9. Attend local industry training, events, and tradeshows when necessary.
      10. Recommend and implement laboratory process improvements.
      11. Provide input and contribute to business strategic objectives.
      12. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers and clients in proper business communication format.
      13. Promote the company image by exercising sound and ethical business practices for the public and our customers.
      14. Be able to serve as subject matter expert for grading at least two commodity types, including corn and soybeans, by accepted industry practice using visual procedure and computerized equipment, test samples for weight, moisture, foreign material, and damage, including potential mycotoxin and non-GMO testing.
      15. Adhere to and ensure that staff adheres to pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to the department; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Conduct and lead safety investigations when necessary.
      16. Supervise general site operations, interface with site leads, guide procedures and/or troubleshooting, analysis methods, techniques, equipment, and schedules.
      17. Perform the functions of hiring, training, approving timecards, promotions, and handling disciplinary issues for department personnel, as well as handle employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human Resources.
      18. Manage and perform performance reviews for direct reporting personnel.
      19. Performs other duties, activities, and projects as the regional manager assigns.

Qualifications

1. 1. Required Qualities/Profile
      1. Personal Qualities/Profile
         1. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
         2. Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented
         3. Responsive to clients’ safety and PPE requirements
         4. Excellent computer skills and fluency in Microsoft suite programs (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
         5. Travel to assigned grain sites within the region (50%)
      2. Initial Education Background
         1. High school diploma or GED, with 5-10 years’ experience
      3. Physical Requirements
         1. The physical demands here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
         2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and communicate effectively. The employee is required to use different types of equipment and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
         3. Additional requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time, repetitive movements, and the presence of stairs.
      4. Work Environment
         1. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This is a laboratory setting that involves dust, glassware, and others working in close proximity.
         2. Temperature controlled environment.
         3. Allergens present
         4. Dust present.

*Must have reliable transportation

Additional Information

Schedule:

• Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.