Country Director, Environmental Testing

The Environmental Testing industry is booming and this is an exciting opportunity for a Country Director to ensure successful operation of our Environmental Testing division. This division has sites multiple sites in UK and Europe. This includes strategic planning, operational excellence, the mentorship and development of managers and the implementation of all programs and projects assigned to him / her.Responsibilities:Provide key contributions in the development and implementation of the company and sector strategiesAssist in the development and execution of short and long term business plans and strategies for key programs within the divisionWorking in conjunction with the long term corporate goals and strategy, develop and implement these projects based on sector, geographic and business industry knowledge, technical capability and expertise, and capital expenditures needsAssist in the development and execution of short and long term business plans and strategies to include operational goals, equipment needs, and staffingResponsible and accountable to drive and deliver to annual Operational Plan commitments including revenue, profit, working capital, and operational performanceResponsible for demonstrating measurable increased operating efficiencies and economies that improve net income while enhancing customer satisfactionResponsible for overseeing location support functions and systems including quality assurance, business improvement, safety and health, human resources, and customer service excellenceResponsible and accountable to drive and project-manage specific programs assigned from time-to-time including programs related to business improvement, business analysis, technology projects, relocation or expansion of labs, and integrations of new locationsReview reports, activities status, productivity, budget variance, and all other significant business issues on at least a monthly basisPrepare and submit accurate forecasts on a monthly basis, maintain acceptable levels of working capital, and determine and execute on corrective actions necessary to achieve plan goalsProvide guidance to the sector to ensure that staff talents and abilities are present to allow the successful delivery of the programsActively maintain contact and relationships with top location accounts and participate as necessary to cultivate new accounts Qualifications:BSc or MSc degree in Engineering or a technical disciplineRelevant experience in the Environmental Testing Industry with previous significant managerial and leadership responsibilityMust have demonstrated success in the writing of project plans and driving them to conclusionMust have experience managing a project driven businessMust be experienced in managing complex and sensitive issuesMust have knowledge of business improvement procedures, operational plans, technology implementation, and property relocationAbility to influence others towards action or a particular point of viewKnowledge of operational issues and concerns of the location supervisedDemonstrated and strong interpersonal skills and listening ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholdersIf directly managing employees, exhibit the ability to encourage and sustain the high performance of employees and provide appropriate developmental opportunitiesAbility to accept responsibility for location activities and outcomes