A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:
The Managing Director for Process Safety testing ensures the continued success of the Process Safety Testing Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey. This position leads the team executing the daily operations of the laboratories, sales and business development and contributes to the long-term strategic growth of the business. You will oversee execution of growth of the business, operation efficiency, safety of the operation, regulatory compliance, employee development, and delivery of services to our clients. Overall, the managing director of a laboratory plays a pivotal role in driving the lab’s success, ensuring high-quality testing, operational efficiency, and a positive work environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for site P&L, striving to achieve, if not exceed, budget goals. Support senior leadership with forecasts, input for strategic and investment plans, budgeting, etc.
- Lead the team, promoting the company’s culture transformation and embodying our shared values based on teamwork, collaboration, customer centricity and technical excellence. Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members to ensure high-quality service delivery and optimal performance.
- Direct sales and business development to engage existing and new customers, show our expertise and address customer needs.
- In partnership with Lab Managers, coordinate with daily operations of laboratories, ensuring DEKRA’s high quality of service.
- Manage team, setting goals, defining training plans, and guiding the team so they can reach their full potential.
- Achieve and maintain Quality Standards and accreditations pertinent to the business, such as ISO17025.
- In partnership with Lab Managers, coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs, maintaining relationship and coordination with vendors.
- Streamline the lab operations, setting up processes, revising existing ones, and implementing new tools to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain ISO 17025 accreditations and ensure the laboratory operation conforms to the requirements of this certification.
- Identify cost saving measures, such as energy efficiency and utility cost reductions.
- Oversee the delivery of DEKRA’s safety programs and values in the operation to achieve the safety culture and safe operation of the facility.
- Ensure compliance with government regulatory requirements and ensure site permits are maintained for the operation.
What You’ll Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in business development or lab management and personnel supervision.
- Experience scaling revenue within a small to mid-sized growth-oriented company.
- Organizational, leadership and time management skills; self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with timelines.
- Excellent communication skills, able to inspire employees and engage customers.
- Ability to collaborate seamlessly across the organization.
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in business, including leadership and relationship building.
Physical Considerations:
- Ability to work in a general office environment.
- Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone.
- Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed.
- Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage).
- Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion.
- The position is in a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
- May work around and/or be exposed to chemicals and/or chemical fumes.
- May work around and/or be exposed to chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards.
- May be exposed to potential loud noise levels.
- May be exposed to potential dust, allergens and irritants.
- May be exposed to controlled substances.
- May be exposed to pharmaceuticals.
- May work with extreme temperatures.
Travel Considerations:
- Domestic travel required, estimated up to 10%.
- Potential international travel, limited to less than 10%.
What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:
Compensation:
The base pay range for this position is $160,000 annually to $190,000 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
- Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
- Company Health Savings Account contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
- Paid Parental Leave
- Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
Financial Benefits:
- Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
- Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
- Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
Growth and Development Benefits:
- Education Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Internal training and development resources to grow your career
- Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.
Additional Position Details:
- Reports to: SVP, Service Operations North America
- Work Model: On-site
- Work Location: Princeton, NJ
- Supervises Others: Yes
- Status: Full-time
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
- Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
About Us:
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call +1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
