The Opportunity:
Avantor is seeking a motivated Manager (f/m/d) to join our team in Dublin. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of seventeen, via four direct reports. The diverse team consists of: Materials Controllers, Lab Technicians and Data Analysts.
The position provides a high level of satisfaction due to its dual responsibility; managing, leading and growing a team and serving a high profile customer. Delivering on KPI's, SLA's and being the 'go to' manager for the site.
This is a full-time permanent position based at our customer site in Dublin 15. Next to an attractive salary and regulated working hours, we offer a performance-based bonus plan, 25 days holiday, private health care and a company pension scheme. Interested? - Let’s talk!
Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 , Friday 07:30-15:00
The team
With your team of four direct reports, you will belong to our department Laboratory and Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. Industry experience not required, experience in logistics, inventory management and team leadership in alternative industries welcome.
What we’re looking for
Education : Completed Leaving Certificate together with further education certificate in a business related qualification.
Experience:
1. 3-4 years of people management experience with a track record of recruiting, coaching, mentoring and leading teams to success
2. Experience with customer service or account management
3. Experience delivering results against set KPIs and SLAs
4. Track record of optimizing and improving processes
5. Solid understanding and experience in inventory & stock management as well as purchasing
6. Good understanding of GMP/GLP or related Health & Safety Regulations would be an asset
Preferred Qualifications:
7. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders within a matrix environment
8. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines coupled with sound decision-making skills
9. Excellent communicator at all levels and enjoys working as part of a team
10. Proficient in data capture, analysis and reporting utilizing various IT systems
11. Full driving license & own car required
How you will thrive and create an impact
12. Provide leadership, development, coaching and motivation to your direct reports
13. Monitor performance against set KPIs and conduct yearly reviews to identify areas of improvement and career development opportunities
14. Budget and project management
15. Encourage growth within the customer account, providing additional services
16. Ensure adherence to quality, EHS and other Health & Safety standards; act as a point of contact for audits
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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