About the company/role: Our client is Australia’s major independent analytical service providers with multiple laboratories in Australia. As they continue to grow, we are seeking a
General Manager to join their team in Melbourne and play a pivotal role in ensuring the excellence of their products.
Duties: The General Manager is required to ensure that the companies objectives related to service, accuracy and cost are achieved, and the policies on technical, commercial and administrative matters adopted by the Company.
Reporting to the General Manager are National Laboratory Operations Manager, National Quality & Technical Manager and National Client Services Manager.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES:
- Designing and implementing management structures in consultation
- Developing management to work as an harmonious team
- Monitoring cost control, productivity and service performance
- Resolving industrial issues through direct involvement without delay
- Planning and implementing training and development programmes for staff
- Participating in the design of reporting systems
- Implementing Total Quality Management procedures; and
- Conducting Agrifood Technology management meetings
- Make decisions taking into account work objectives and the implications of alternative
Skills/experience:- 5-10 years of laboratory experience in multiple laboratory sections
- Science Degree majoring in Chemistry.
- Strong numeracy and financial skills.
- Alignment with Eurofins Leadership Charter, Mission, Vision and Values.
- General preference and comfort in technical environments.
- Ability to build and structure business plans, submissions and initiatives.
- Desire to continually learn and improve.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately, logically and directly.
Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Deborah Cusmano on 0451 056 185With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.