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Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for our Twin Cities market.
The chosen individual provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning. This role collaborates closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to ensure the safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services.
The position leads initiatives related to workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. Commitment to safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence, the Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader drives sustainable growth, strengthens organizational capability, and supports successful project outcomes across the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Planning and Business Forecasting
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs required to support anticipated workload.
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional & Regional leadership.
- Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Financial Management and Accountability
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
- Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance and support achievement of financial objectives.
Region’s Laboratory, Equipment, and Fleet Management
- Develop and execute on annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources, in partnership with our Asset Management department.
- Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
- Coordinate the acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations.
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs.
Industry Leadership and Technical Partnership
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leader to assess and maintain awareness of industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and changes that may affect the business.
- Responsible for operationalizing process improvements driven from the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
- Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
People Leadership and Workforce Development
- Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
- Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Safety Leadership
- Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
- Promote and reinforce a culture in which safety is integrated into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of CMT services, in both field and laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across business functions.
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
- Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Compensation Range:
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Braun Intertec is seeking a Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader for our Twin Cities market.
The chosen individual provides strategic leadership and oversight for regional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, with accountability for operational performance, safety excellence, workforce development, key financial metrics, and resource planning. This role collaborates closely with Safety, Human Resources, Asset Management, Technical Practice Groups, and regional and local operations leaders to ensure the safe, efficient, profitable, and consistent delivery of high-quality services.
The position leads initiatives related to workforce planning, equipment and asset utilization, laboratory accreditation, financial performance, employee engagement, and continuous operational improvement. Commitment to safety, quality, client service, and operational excellence, the Regional Field & Lab Operations Leader drives sustainable growth, strengthens organizational capability, and supports successful project outcomes across the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Planning and Business Forecasting
- Analyze staffing levels, available capacity, and operational needs required to support anticipated workload.
- Communicate operational risks, opportunities, and resource requirements to Divisional & Regional leadership.
- Partner with regional Service Delivery and technical leaders to align resource allocation with business priorities.
Financial Management and Accountability
- Maintain regional accountability for CMT operating cash margin performance.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Manage travel and expense expenditures in accordance with company policies and budgets.
- Monitor utilization, compensation, expenses, and operating cash performance and support achievement of financial objectives.
Region’s Laboratory, Equipment, and Fleet Management
- Develop and execute on annual plans for CMT, equipment, and fleet resources, in partnership with our Asset Management department.
- Serve as the region’s primary operational liaison with Asset Management and Purchasing.
- Coordinate the acquisition, maintenance, replacement, insurance, and disposition of Field and Lab equipment.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear gauge licensing regulations.
- Oversee regional GPS fleet tracking and related operational metrics.
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of Field and Laboratory quality management programs.
Industry Leadership and Technical Partnership
- Partner with Field and Lab Quality leader to assess and maintain awareness of industry practices, regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and changes that may affect the business.
- Responsible for operationalizing process improvements driven from the technical practice and Field and Lab Quality leader.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service quality, operational effectiveness, and market competitiveness.
- Promote appropriate standardization and sharing of best practices across regional operations.
People Leadership and Workforce Development
- Develop and execute annual staffing and resource plans aligned with business objectives and anticipated workload.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development.
- Coordinate salary administration, compensation planning, and workforce budgeting.
- Manage and monitor Field and Laboratory performance scorecards and operational metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.
- Coordinate cross-utilization, staff sharing, and employee transfers across offices and regions to maximize operational efficiency.
Safety Leadership
- Serve as the operational partner to the Safety Department for regional field and laboratory operations.
- Promote and reinforce a culture in which safety is integrated into onboarding, training, scorecards, planning, and day-to-day decision-making.
- Participate in incident investigations and reviews to identify root causes, preventative measures, and organizational learning opportunities.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and develop improvement strategies.
- Lead or coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety topics and initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of CMT services, in both field and laboratory operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and P&L analysis.
- Ability to analyze operational and financial information and convert findings into practical recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across business functions.
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management abilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Construction Materials Testing, geotechnical engineering, laboratory operations, technical services, or a related professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-location operations and personnel.
- Experience with P&L accountability, workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.
- Experience overseeing laboratory accreditation and quality management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of fleet, asset, equipment, and capital planning practices preferred.
Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), paid holidays, paid volunteer day, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
#LI-JM1
Compensation Range:
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Who's Hiring
- Bibibop56
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations leader jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing operations teams or departments
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Demonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong budget management and financial reporting skills
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent operations certification
Tips for Your Operations Leader Job Search
Quantify throughput and efficiency gains
Operations leader resumes live or die on metrics. Replace vague phrases like 'improved processes' with specific outcomes: reduced cycle time, increased throughput, or cut overhead costs. Hiring managers scan for proof that you moved numbers, not just managed activity.
Match your resume to the industry vertical
Operations leadership looks different in a distribution center than in a SaaS company. Tailor your resume's language to the sector in each posting, emphasizing relevant frameworks like lean manufacturing, ITIL, or agile operations so your experience reads as directly transferable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that list your certifications
When a job posting mentions Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or a specific ERP platform you hold, apply immediately. Those credentials act as eliminators in applicant tracking systems, so your application gets surfaced while candidates without them are filtered out early.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Operations leader interviews almost always include a behavioral question about influencing teams you don't directly manage. Before your interview, prepare a specific example where you aligned finance, HR, or sales around an operational change and got measurable results.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
When you receive an offer, ask the hiring manager to define what's within your authority to change in the first 90 days. Clarifying budget control, headcount decisions, and vendor relationships before you accept prevents the frustrating gap between your title and your actual mandate.
Operations Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations leaders?
The companies hiring the most operations leaders right now include Bibibop, Target, and Sephora, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the most consistent demand include logistics, healthcare systems, and large-scale retail and distribution operations.
How many operations leader jobs are remote?
About 38% of operations leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by sub-function. Corporate and program operations roles, particularly in technology companies, skew more remote, while plant, warehouse, and facilities operations roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an operations leader?
Most operations leaders start in individual contributor or coordinator roles within a specific function, such as supply chain, facilities, or customer operations, and move up by leading projects that cross department lines. Building proficiency in data analysis, process improvement frameworks like Lean or Six Sigma, and ERP systems accelerates promotion. Completing a PMP or operations management certification demonstrates readiness for broader leadership scope.
Can you get hired as an operations leader with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to frame your experience around scope and impact rather than years in a titled role. Candidates who have led cross-functional projects, managed vendor relationships, or owned a measurable process improvement, even without an operations title, are competitive. Targeting smaller companies or high-growth startups where operational structure is still forming gives early-career candidates the most realistic path in.
What does the operations leader interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and seniority fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation about your operational philosophy and past scope. Later rounds usually include a panel with finance, HR, or cross-functional peers, plus a case study or operations scenario exercise. Final rounds for director-level roles often involve a presentation to senior leadership on how you'd approach the first 90 days.
Where can I find and apply to operations leader jobs?
You can find and apply to operations leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background, seniority level, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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