Job Description
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HOW CAN YOU HELP US?
In a nutshell:
We are looking for a
hands‑on Business Unit Manager
to lead and develop one of our
operational business units in Belgium. This role combines
people leadership, operational excellence, and commercial responsibility, making it ideal for a driven professional ready to take the next step into a
full business leadership position .
You will take ownership of a
multi‑disciplinary team
and play a key role in driving
performance, growth, and customer satisfaction .
What team will you be part of?
You will join the Belgian organization of Eurofins, a global leader in analytical and testing services.
You will be responsible for a
Business Unit of approximately 25 FTE, consisting of operational teams and commercial support functions. You will report directly to senior leadership and collaborate closely with
operations, sales, and technical stakeholders
across the organization.
As Business Unit Manager, you will:
Take full ownership of the
operational and financial performance
of the Business Unit.
Lead, coach, and develop a
team of operational and support profiles, ensuring strong engagement and performance.
Drive
business growth
by identifying opportunities and supporting commercial activities.
Act as a
key point of contact for customers, handling discussions and building long‑term relationships.
Monitor and steer
KPIs, targets, and performance metrics
in a structured and data‑driven way.
Optimize
processes, planning, and resource allocation
to improve efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to
unlock synergies and support broader business objectives .
Contribute to
budgeting and business planning, with exposure to (and development in)
P&L management .
Foster a
results‑oriented culture, focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Are you our kind of extraordinary?
You are a
driven and pragmatic leader
with a strong operational mindset and the ambition to grow into a broader business role.
Your profile includes:
Experience in an
operational leadership role
(e.g. operations, production, logistics, manufacturing, or similar).
A
hands‑on approach
and ability to manage teams in a dynamic, multi‑site or field‑based environment.
Interest in or initial exposure to
commercial activities ; comfortable engaging with customers.
Understanding of
business performance metrics
(KPIs, revenue, margins); experience with
P&L
is a plus.
Knowledge and experience of
Operational Excellence ; application of
LEAN
Strong analytical and organizational skills;
comfortable working with numbers and targets .
A
results‑driven mindset
with a strong sense of ownership.
Proven ability to
lead, motivate, and develop teams .
A proactive attitude and the ability to
turn challenges into opportunities .
Education:
Degree in
Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field
(flexible).
Languages:
Dutch (mandatory)
French and English are a plus
We support your development!
Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity. xphnsxz We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
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