Eurofins NDSC Environment Testing Americas, Inc is searching for an Operations Optimization Leader, Eurofins Environment Testing - USA.The Operations Optimization Leader will report to the Director of Operational Excellence. Operations Optimization Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Keep track of all the ongoing Operational Excellence and Technical/LEAN team projects across US Eurofins Environment Testing and manage communications across stakeholders by making sure that the project database is accurate and up to date.Works on consumables reduction throughout consumables studies with oversight on the ongoing and future Kanban system implementation.Analyze current equipment and processes, lead the LEAN projects to help improve the productivity.Support the development, implementation and optimal use of equipment and systems and ensure its efficient usage at all levels of analysis to improve productivity and profitability.Design and lead projects to streamline and improve the analysis process and make good use of IT to achieve high efficiency.Works closely with Operations, Quality and IT departments for implementing new equipment, new analytical processes and new lean procedures.Implement LEAN process controls, validations and metrics for the analysis equipment to monitor the efficiency of the analytical testing  process.Performs LEAN trainings and workshops.Set up customer centric Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress. Follow up as appropriate and become hands on if required to ensure achievement of goals.Analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations as well as manage the corrective actions to ensure lean processes are implemented.Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operationsEnsure coverage and performanceFoster morale and teamwork