Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job and Expected outcome

The KPSM will manage and oversee the kit packaging leadership team and staff to achieve operation objectives that have been outlined by the Global Director. The KPSM will implement quality control that is outlined by standard operational procedures (SOP), operating at a strategic level based on multiple factors, including product management, supply chain, inventory, forecasting, scheduling, quality, and facilities planning and management. The KPSM will be expected to provide their team of direct reports with directions on materials, equipment, expectations and accountability. The KPSM will ensure project/department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met, while adhering to the budget. Ultimately – always ensure timely, accurate and secure shipping and distribution.

Key Accountabilities, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Kit Packing site in which they are assigned, with the potential to step in and assist at other locations in the absence of their own KPSM (open to travel).
• Maintaining a healthy work environment – responsible for maintaining acceptable turn over percentages of staff, interviews and onboarding, holding direct reports accountable.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, Kit Packing production, and distribution operations.
• Initiate improvement strategies in the areas of quality, efficiency, processes and management systems.
• Ensuring effective and safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Communication with both internal constants (but not limited too); Project Managers (PM), Project Managers Assistants (PMA), Data entry and Set Up. Additionally, will keep in contact with external contacts (couriers and suppliers).
• Collaborates with all other required departments when required (not limited to); Human Resources (HR), IT Department, and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of all warehouse and kit packing activities.
• Ensure and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of training records; file records as required.
• In constant communication with Global Kit Packing Production Manager (GKPPM), Global Kit Packing Inventory Manager (GKPIM) and GKPD.
• Perform other duties as assigned by either Global Kit Packing Director (GKPD).

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge, Abilities, and Requirements:
 

• Space utilization and inventory techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Automated warehouse inventory system.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Able to prioritize quickly under pressure and has outstanding attention to detail.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to communicate with IT team effectively.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal (English).
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills (team player, flexible and stress resistant).
• Available to work extended hour - dependent upon production demands of clients and customers.
• Perform and behaves in accordance with the agreements established in SOPs that are contained within the current quality system platform.
• Strong drive for continuous improvement, proven successful in initiating and implementing change.
• Current with latest OSHA, federal and state safety regulations.
• Authorization to work in the US for any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship. 

Experience

• Has a minimum of 5 years management experience in an operational work environment with a minimum of 20 persons;
• Has relevant experience in a logistic / production environment / process improvement

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelors in a relevant career field
• Equivalent military experience, certifications, and training will be taken into consideration.

Additional Information

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins Central Labs, LLC are committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.