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Business Unit Manager Contaminants

Graauw, ZE, nlFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the Contaminants Testing Business Unit specializing in dioxins analysis, overseeing laboratory operations, driving technological improvements, and managing P&L for food and feed safety testing.

Role type

Business Unit Manager (Laboratory Operations & P&L)

Builds

High-quality analytical testing services for food and feed products

Domain

Food & Feed Testing / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

P&L management, laboratory operations leadership, analytical chemistry expertise, team development, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, stakeholder management, budgeting, chromatography knowledge

Preferred skills

Food/feed testing experience, pharmaceutical testing background, French language skills, prior P&L experience

Technologies

Chromatography, analytical testing equipment

Responsibilities

Oversee laboratory operations ensuring quality and efficiency, lead and develop a team of 30-40 scientific and operational professionals, drive technological improvements and automation, monitor operational and financial KPIs, contribute to business planning and budgeting, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership