Operations Manager - 3rd Shift (Laboratory)

Location: On-site at the hirify.global laboratory in Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States. Third shift runs 1:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m., Tuesday night through Saturday night, with possible schedule changes for morning meetings and shift transitions.

Salary targeting: $98,000 per year, based on skill set; annual cash bonus and performance-based merit increase opportunities.

Company

hirify.global operates a global network of veterinary reference laboratories providing diagnostic testing, technology, and support to veterinary customers.

What you will do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a 60+ person veterinary diagnostic reference laboratory during the third shift.
• Lead supervisors and laboratory staff across day and night shifts, assigning work, setting performance metrics, monitoring activities, and evaluating performance.
• Manage business planning, revenue and profitability goals, staffing, and operational results.
• Develop laboratory budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Implement strategies to improve efficiency, maintain quality, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead employee development, collaboration, change adoption, and operational performance.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience overseeing or managing a large, fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Leadership experience during third-shift hours and responsibility for 3 direct and 60 indirect reports.
• Proven success managing large teams with a focus on employee performance, empowerment, and development.
• Experience as a change agent; lean manufacturing and LEAN implementation experience is preferred.
• Ability to adapt departmental plans and priorities to resource and operational challenges in a global company.
• Strong organization, prioritization, work direction, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to senior management and direct reports.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and other PC applications, with comfort using computers extensively.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, science, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Visa sponsorship and transfer of employment visa sponsorship are not available.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive environment focused on employee development, learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
• 5% matching 401(k).
• Pet insurance, mental health resources, financial support, paid volunteer days, employee stock program, and foundation donation matching.
• Purpose-driven work supporting veterinary diagnostics, animal health, and public health.