Business Unit Manager- Food Testing- Louisville, KY
About The Position
We are looking for a hands-on Business Unit Manager (Microbiology) to lead and transform our Food Testing laboratory in Louisville, KY. This role is focused on operational excellence, cultural transformation, and business performance, and is well suited to candidates coming from food production, laboratory, or other highly regulated environments. You will join the Eurofins Food Testing US organisation, working closely with the President and reporting into the leadership structure of the site. The role is based at our site in Louisville, KY. The site is currently undergoing a significant transition, including a move to a new laboratory setup and a strong focus on improving operational performance and team culture.
Requirements
- Experience in operational leadership roles (e.g. Site Manager, Operations Manager, Business Unit Manager)
- Proven experience with P&L responsibility and financial management
- Strong background in regulated environments such as food production, laboratories, life sciences, or pharmaceuticals
- Experience leading teams of 30–50+ employees
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive accountability and performance
- Experience with change management / turnaround situations
- Strong understanding of KPIs, processes, and operational efficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Food, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business)
Nice To Haves
- Affinity with scientific or technical environments (chemistry/lab knowledge is a plus)
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the Business Unit P&L, driving performance, efficiency, and profitability
- Lead day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring high-quality delivery and turnaround times
- Drive a cultural transformation, shifting the team towards a more proactive, accountable, and performance-driven way of working
- Build structure through KPI management, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and develop a team of ~40 employees (indirect) through strong, visible, hands-on leadership
- Ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction, maintaining strong relationships with key clients
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial Director to align operational delivery with customer needs and growth ambitions
- Support the transition to the new laboratory setup, ensuring stability while improving performance
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and overall site performance
Benefits
- Support your development
- International opportunities to strong performers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
