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Business Unit Manager Food Testing

Heerenveen, FR, nl💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and transform a Food Testing laboratory in Heerenveen, focusing on operational excellence, P&L management, and cultural shift.

Role type

Senior hands-on Business Unit Manager (Chemistry)

Builds

Food safety testing services and analytical results for clients

Domain

Food testing / Life Sciences / Laboratory services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

P&L responsibility, operational leadership, change management, KPI management, team leadership (30-50+), regulated environment experience

Preferred skills

Chemistry/lab knowledge, turnaround experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of Business Unit P&L, lead day-to-day laboratory operations, drive cultural transformation, build structure through KPI management, lead and develop a team of ~40 employees, ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction, support transition to new laboratory setup, identify efficiency improvement opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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