Laboratory Section Manager

1 week ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Hill Laboratories Full time

Hill Labs is a nationwide analytical testing laboratory, offering quality services to clients across multiple market sectors including agriculture, environmental and food.

We believe in our people and provide an environment that encourages innovation and career development. We are leaders in our field and on the world stage; our laboratory facilities are equipped with industry leading technology and instrumentation.

**We have a fantastic opportunity available in our Hamilton branch for the right person to now join our Laboratory Operations team in the role of Section Manager - Organics.** Reporting to the Operations Manager - Hamilton, this role will be focused on planning and coordinating Section resources and delivering operational performance that consistently meets quality and turnaround time expectation whilst also promoting a great working environment for the members of the section.

**This is an amazing opportunity for the right person to advance their career in laboratory management to deliver analytical services.**

Our Section Managers play an important role in providing input to strategic and business planning activities in their market sector and across the company. As a role-model for our values, they strive to create a positive working environment that encourages high levels of engagement and provides opportunities for people to do what they do best every day.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Proven experience and track record in identifying and implementing improvements
- A passion for coordinating and developing staff
- A well organised and structured approach
- The ability to innovate and problem solve
- Great time management and prioritisation skills
- A strong customer focus to deliver results
- Drive and energy to achieve
- The ability to develop long-term views of where the section is heading and plan accordingly

As a strong leader with a big picture focus you will promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement. A key focus will be achieving optimum performance against KPI's. Ideally you will have a technical background with a good understanding of a laboratory processing environment.

**In return we offer**
- A competitive salary & career progression opportunities
- A family-friendly, flexible, and supportive workplace culture
- Strong support and collaboration from the broader business
- An environment that fosters developing talent, enabling innovation and growth
- A demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/EEO principles

**HOW TO APPLY

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