Technical Operations Senior Manager
GOURMEY, France
Job Description
Do you want to build a tastier future through cutting-edge technologies? We are looking for a mission-driven, creative, and committed Technical Operations Senior Manager to join us . Come and bring your skills to the table!
GOURMEY is one of Europe's leading cultivated meat companies with global ambitions. Our vision is to create sustainable cultivated meat delights directly from animal cells for a conscious generation. We believe in a world where succulence can share a table with a positive impact and that cutting-edge technology combined with culinary arts can help us get there.
From engineers, and scientists to culinary experts, we’re building an international team that shares the same passion for positive change. Currently a team of 60 Gourmates, we have dozens of nationalities at the table! Our differences are our strengths and our common language is food.
At GOURMEY, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the operations of our premises (Laboratories and pilot plants) in order to maintain a high-quality amp; safe environment. You will report directly to the VP of Manufacturing.
As our Technical Operations Senior Manager, your main outcome will be to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations in our Laboratories and Pilot plants.
You will:
- Maintain amp; develop our physical and digital infrastructure operations:
- Collaborate with Laboratories amp; pilot’s team leaders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations, implementing new policies when needed. This includes maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards, such as safety protocols, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Contribute to short and long-term implementation of digital systems and processes, including Ramp;D information management, traceability, and facilities digitalization strategy.
- Oversee and manage maintenance programs, service suppliers, and day-to-day operations of the laboratory / Pilot operations for all our equipment amp; systems.
- Build and lead a high-performing technical operations team, including a laboratory manager, Lab Ops specialist, and Facility staff. Assess and handle current and projected workloads and recommend/monitor implementation of necessary staffing and equipment.
- Develop and manage operating budgets for the technical operations department.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in biotech and laboratory operations to drive innovation and efficiency improvements. Create a Master Plan for the facilities.
- Lead ordering, receipt, and inventory maintenance of laboratory materials including consumables, media, and small equipment. Stewardship of new laboratory instrumentation, including coordinating deliveries, collaborating with technicians for equipment installation, and onboarding.
- Proven experience (8 years +) in technical operations, laboratory management, or facility management within the biotech industry.
- Experience in developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures. Proficient in standard business office software, laboratory information systems, and internet tools. Should have continuous improvement experience, plus 5s methodology implementation. Understanding of HACCP is a plus.
- Comprehensive understanding of health/safety requirements in a laboratory and biotech production environment, given compliance with the local norms. Having a Certification in Laboratory Operational Management is a plus.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to oversee construction and commissioning projects. Budgeting and resource allocation experience.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments, aligning expectations with the main stakeholders.
- Passionate about GOURMEY’s mission to bring to market delicious and sustainable foods through innovation
- Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
Benefits
What do we offer?
You will join a fast-growing startup located in the center of Paris, with a global ambition to build the future of food through cutting-edge technologies in an inclusive work environment valuing the importance of work-life balance, we offer:
- Participation in GOURMEY’s ESOP (Employee Stock option plan)
- 25 days of paid leave + 8 extra days (called RTT in France) + Whit Monday offered as a paid holiday
- Flexible remote work
- An attractive company health insurance and work-life balance monitoring
- Since we are all foodies, we also offer a great kitchen, daily meal vouchers, and fresh fruits and nuts delivered weekly. <