General Manager

SkyWater Search is partnering with a leading environmental and scientific testing organization to identify a General Manager for one of their key laboratory operations in the Lenexa, KS market.

This role will oversee laboratory operations, field services, financial performance, and team leadership for a complex regulated testing environment. The organization is seeking a hands-on operational leader capable of driving culture, accountability, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.

This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for someone excited about improving operations, developing teams, and making a measurable impact within a nationally recognized scientific services organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day laboratory and operational activities while ensuring high service levels, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Own site-level P&L performance including budgeting, forecasting, operational metrics, and resource allocation
• Build, coach, and develop managers and employees across laboratory and operational functions
• Drive operational improvements related to turnaround time, productivity, customer satisfaction, and process efficiency
• Foster a strong culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, workforce planning, and long-term operational growth
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, quality, and industry regulations and standards
• Analyze operational performance data and implement corrective actions to improve business results

Desired Skills And Experience

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within laboratory operations, environmental testing, scientific services, or another regulated operational environment
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience managing budgets, operational performance, and financial accountability
• Proven ability to lead and develop multi-functional teams in fast-paced operational environments
• Strong background driving operational improvement, process optimization, and organizational change initiatives
• Experience building culture, developing talent pipelines, and improving employee engagement preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred