Operations Coordinator

Job Description

The Operations Coordinator supports the daily operations of the company’s facilities in Middleton, WI. This individual serves as the primary point person responsible for a variety of administrative, clerical, and organizational tasks focused on the daily operations, facilities maintenance, and coordination of the services lab at the company’s operational site(s).

Also serving as the front-desk receptionist, this role helps to ensure a welcoming and professional visitor and employee experience.

The Coordinator partners closely with multiple teams in the areas of Supply Chain Planning, Production, Facilities, Lab Services, HR, Warehousing / Logistics, and EH&S in order to effectively execute their responsibilities.

• Serve as primary receptionist for the site, greeting and engaging with all visitors in a professional, welcoming, and courteous manner
• Receive, sort, and route incoming and outgoing site communications, such as mail
• Under the direction of site leadership, coordinate the logistics of site-based events and large-group engagements, including room scheduling, agenda coordination, and resourcing of food and drink
• Under guidance from direct management, coordinate and maintain the lab consumable and chemical inventory systems
• Maintain, order, and organize kitchen and office supplies for site facilities
• Under the direction of HR and site leadership, assist in the organizing and carrying out of company social activities, including on- and off-site employee engagements, employee onboarding and offboarding, and other recognition activities
• Where required, ensure the successful filing of government censuses and annual reports
• Support identified process improvement initiatives and corrective actions
• Contribute to an effective, safe, and clean office and lab environment through various support activities
• Diligently learn and follow the requirements of the site’s quality management system
• Adhere to company safety policies, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Qualifications : Qualifications

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior work experience in the areas of front-desk reception, facilities administration, office management, or lab coordination within a biotechnology, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical organization
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, ideally IFS

Competencies & Behaviors :

• Proven reliable work ethic and ability to adapt to changes in work environment or standard workflows in order to meet business and customer needs
• Ability to manage time effectively and address changing priorities
• Highly approachable, leading with professionalism and customer satisfaction in all business interactions
• Must be highly accurate and detail-oriented
• Ability to gather and organize information
• Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with audiences at all levels of an organization
• Ability to work effectively, both individually and in a team environment
• Results-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and within budget
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors : Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees) :

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA / HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite / virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.