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Business Unit Manager- Food Testing- Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead and transform a Food Testing laboratory in Louisville, KY, focusing on operational excellence, cultural transformation, commercial growth, and business performance.

Role type

Business Unit Manager (Microbiology)

Builds

Food testing services for clients across multiple industries

Domain

Food safety and quality testing / Life Sciences

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Microbiology/lab knowledge, turnaround experience, hands-on leadership style

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, collaborate with the President to align delivery with customer needs, identify and implement efficiency improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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