Director of Operations

Job Description
Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Director of Operations, to work in our Residue Chemistry Department in Columbia, MO.
Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, coordinates, and directs client-contracted programs for research, product development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
Directs technical resources in the form of staff, equipment, and facilities to provide company’s service to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
Provides for adherence to established standards, policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, and governmental regulatory standards relative to the services provided by the group.
Leads and/or delegates day-to-day activities of subordinates in order to achieve expected results in terms of technical and quality performance according to applicable government regulations, manufacturing processes, or other considerations and approves creation and/or modification of standards, procedures, specifications, and processes.
Responsible for the technical product quality that is produced by the operating group.  Responsible for the day-to-day activities of supervisory capital and labor resources to achieve client contractual obligations.  Reviews research, testing, quality control/assurance, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards, efficiency, and schedules are met.
Directs overall strategy plan for quality improvement initiatives and utilizes data generated from applicable sources to lead the quality focus of the department.
Interprets results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel, management, and professional and technical societies; prepares reports and technical papers.
Directs and administers assigned functions to ensure high quality, cost effective services, which meet or surpass all regulatory standards.  Maintains and guides the implementation of organizational policies and procedures in compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines.
Prepares reports and technical papers.
Advises and assists in obtaining patents for products, processes, and/or equipment.
Other duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the laboratory and company in general.