General Manager I

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a General Manager in our Eagan, MN facility which focuses on testing of consumer product antimicrobial and viral products, and several other microbiology and laboratory capabilities. In this role you will be reporting to the Division Director and be responsible for all Element business operations and processes within the assigned location (profit and loss).

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable to drive and deliver to annual Operational Plan commitments including: revenues, profit, working capital and operational performance
• Lead and inspire a culture of safety first
• Responsible to work with location support functions and systems including QA, Safety and Health, Sales and Strategic Accounts, Finance, Human resources, Business Improvement, and Service Excellence
• Develop and execute short and long term business plans and strategies to include operational goals, equipment needs, and staffing for the location
• Work in conjunction long term group goals, develop and implement strategies based on geographic business industry knowledge, technical capability and expertise, and capital expenditures needs
• Maintain contact and relationships with top location accounts in line with policies, and participate as necessary to cultivate new accounts
• Provide managerial guidance to staff on reporting needs and requirements
• Prepare and submit accurate forecasts as required, maintain acceptable levels of working capital, and determine and execute on corrective actions necessary to achieve plan goals
• Provide guidance, direction and developmental opportunities that allow staff talents to be identified and groomed
• Provide positive leadership and representation of Element to the public, customers, vendors, and to all employees through membership in professional organizations, serving on Company Task Forces, conducting employee meetings and visiting work areas
• Ensure compliance with all Element policies including but not limited to Terms and Conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others and the moral code of conduct
• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance
• Fully accountable and ultimately responsible for all hired personnel dedicated to the location
• Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the location covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a scientific field from an accredited 4-year college or university. Microbiology of Chemistry preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience managing an enterprise with at least 25 employees with 3-6 subordinate exempt level managers / supervisors over multiple shifts
• Working knowledge of GLP/GMP and EPA/FDA regulatory environments
• Customer centric focus and growth/sales minded
• Understands that all functions within the lab fall under his / her direct purview
• Technical leadership is vital to the production and operation of assigned tests and to the overall operation of the entire lab
• Must possess a strong ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with clients and colleagues with great attention to detail and timing of results
• Ability to organize the lab as a whole in line with the strategic, operational and technical goals of the entire company
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to effectively establish and maintain two-way communications to understand the needs and concerns of all departments
• Ability to effectively provide managerial guidance to all staff on all functions within the lab
• Ability to deeply analyse and resolve operational, finance and other significant business issues on a daily basis
• Proven track record of success with regard to managerial, technical and operational competency both inside and outside of the lab

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.