Lean Project Manager

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufactures, as well as an extensive range of SPF and other cosmetics testing, both in-vitro and in-vivo in accordance with a range of local and international standards. The range of testing includes microbiological and chemistry on raw materials, in process and finished products, complemented by product formulation services. We operate out of sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, which are all GMP licensed by local regulators and are accredited to ISO 17025.  In addition to the provision of world class analytical testing, the laboratories also provide consultative services to their clients made available by a team of highly qualified scientists.

Job Description

Lean

- Establish a common methodology for implementing lean principles in the laboratory.
- Ensure effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality test results at minimum cost.
- Manage stock levels on site in line with lean principles ensuring a minimum of 2 weeks stock is maintained for all items.
- Control access to consumable stock.
- Present, facilitate and lead assigned process improvement projects.
- Elimination of waste within the laboratory through management of equipment and supplies.
- Coordinate with related departments and functions to ensure appropriate information flow and understanding of overall process improvement direction.
- Continuous increase of productivity and efficiency in laboratory operations.
- Training of relevant staff for Lean principles throughout the organization.

Culture Maintenance- Maintain reference and clients' environmental isolates in appropriate conditions for their required storage periods.
- Maintain a log of all cultures on-site.
- Provide monthly cultures for use inside the laboratory as appropriate or as required.

Purchasing
- Order all consumables for the site ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
- Ensure only approved suppliers are used for laboratory supplies.
- Generate POs for DUMN approval associated with official supplier quotes.
- Source as necessary for identified stock requirements.

Other
- Carry out special projects as directed by the Business Unit Manager or otherauthorised delegates.

Qualifications

BSc or equivalent and a basic knowledge of GLP/GMP.

Additional Information

This is a Full Time role (37.5 hours per week) with a salary of AUD$80,000- $90,000 base p.a.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.