Operations Manager Food Microbiology Testing Belgium
Core
Leading daily operations of a food microbiology laboratory in Belgium, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement for food, feed, and water testing services.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager, Food Microbiology Laboratory
Builds
Food and water safety testing services for industry and retail clients
Domain
Food safety, Microbiology, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
People management, Lean management, Process optimization, Budget management, Regulatory compliance knowledge, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
French language, Dutch language, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
ISO standards, PCR methods
Responsibilities
Lead Food Microbiology departments ensuring efficient daily operations and adherence to regulatory standards, Drive initiatives around productivity, cost reduction, and improving turnaround times, Oversee the bottom line for the business, Lead lean management and continuous improvement efforts to optimize laboratory workflows, Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational goals are achieved, Maintain compliance with all relevant legal, contractual, and quality standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC