Empregos em Porto

**About Unilabs**

Headquartered in Geneva and part of the A.P. Moller Group, Unilabs is one of Europe’s leading medical diagnostics companies, offering a complete range of laboratory, pathology, genetics, and imaging services to patients across 16 countries. Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment, and people – using digital technologies in its state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging institutes – to improve the lives of close to 100 million people every year.

**About the role**

The LAB Operations Excellence Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence (e.g., Quality, Cost, Safety), by across all modalities of the Laboratory Operations in the market.​

This role ensures that Unilabs delivers world-class diagnostic laboratory services through process optimization and standardization, capability building, and data-driven performance management.​

It acts as a centre of excellence for operational best practices, supporting the Market Head of LAB Operations in aligning with HQ standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic business goals.​

**Key Responsibilities**

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement​

· Lead Lean based initiatives, in articulation with the Laboratory Directors, to optimize end-to-end laboratory process and workflows.

· Standardize and enforce implementation of SOPs and operating models across modalities to ensure consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.​

· Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring adherence to Turnaround Time (TAT) and First-Time-Right performance metrics.​

· Coordinate operational reviews, benchmarking performance against internal and external standards.​

Performance Management​

· Define and track operational KPIs across modalities (e.g., TAT, compliance rate, and capacity metrics).​

· Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to monitor performance trends and enable data-driven decision-making.​

· Drive corrective actions and ensure continuous alignment with HQ standards.​

Innovation, Automation & Transformation​

· Partner with IT, Medical, and Commercial teams to lead AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives in laboratory operations.​

· Introduce new technologies that improve efficiency and diagnostic accuracy (e.g., AI to support diagnostic, predictive maintenance).​

· Ensure process harmonization across laboratory modalities.​

Capability Building & Change Enablement​

· Promote a continuous improvement culture by training and mentoring operational teams on process management and problem-solving techniques.​

· Facilitate local adoption of global standards and processes and support leadership in change management communication.​

Compliance, Quality & Safety​

· Ensure all operational processes comply with Health and Safety regulations,​

· Work with Medical & Quality to ensure all operational processes comply with accreditation standards, monitor non-conformities and drive preventive actions and lessons learned.​

· Participate in risk assessments and support internal/external audits.​

People & Culture​

· Manage and develop the technical and professional skills of team members, enhancing delivery against strategic and operational goals​

· Ensure effective communication flows to foster engagement, alignment with Unilabs’ vision and culture​

**Education​**

University degree in Engineering, Healthcare Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)​

**Experience**

· 5–8 years of experience in Laboratory or Diagnostics Operations (preferable), with at least 3 years in process improvement roles.​

· Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Lean or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred).​

· Strong understanding of Laboratory operations and workflows, from sample collection to results delivery. (preferable)

· Experience with data analytics tools, dashboarding and KPI management.​

· Solid project management experience and skills

· Familiarity with AI and digital health technologies used in diagnostic operations.​ (preferable)

· Knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks.​ (preferable)

· Strong influencing and stakeholder management in cross-functional environments.​

· Analytical, structured, and results-oriented mindset with a focus on problem-solving.​

· Excellent networking, communication and influencing abilities.​

· Change leadership and ability to embed continuous improvement culture.​

**Languages**

· Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).​

· Additional languages are a plus​

# **About the Opportunity**

Help growers achieve the best possible results

Are you passionate about crop production, agronomy and helping growers improve yield, quality and sustainability? Do you enjoy spending time in the field, solving practical challenges and introducing innovative growing practices? If so, we would love to hear from you.
As an Agronomist, you will work closely with Driscoll’s partner growers in Iberia, providing technical expertise and hands-on support to help them optimize their production systems. You will play a key role in deploying new technologies, growing practices and genetics while acting as a trusted advisor to our grower community.

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# **Responsibilities**

As our Agronomist, you will be the key technical partner for our growers, helping them optimize crop performance, fruit quality and sustainability. Working closely with growers and internal teams, you will combine scientific knowledge with practical field experience to implement innovative solutions, solve agronomic challenges and drive continuous improvement across growing operations.

– Provide technical support to growers on crop production systems, plant nutrition, substrate management and integrated pest management.

– Regularly visit production fields to monitor crop performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

– Implement and support innovative growing techniques, technologies and new berry varieties.

– Lead field-based projects focused on improving yield, fruit quality, operational efficiency and sustainability.

– Monitor, document and report project progress and outcomes.

– Troubleshoot agronomic challenges and work collaboratively with growers and internal teams to develop solutions.

– Organize and deliver grower meetings, field tours, technical trainings and knowledge-sharing events.

– Partner closely with Applied Research, R&D, Production and Nursery teams to ensure successful deployment of new initiatives.

– Support the development of best management practices and technical production guides.

– Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues when needed.

**Why Driscoll’s**?

At Driscoll’s, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative berry genetics in the world while collaborating with growers, researchers and technical experts across the globe. You’ll play a direct role in improving the sustainability, productivity and success of our growing operations while developing your own expertise in a dynamic international environment.

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# **Candidate Profile**

**What we’re looking for**
We’re looking for a knowledgeable and hands-on agronomist who enjoys working directly with growers and translating technical expertise into practical results. You bring a strong understanding of crop production and plant physiology, excellent communication skills and a passion for helping growers achieve success through innovation, collaboration and best-in-class agronomic practices.

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Horticulture or a related field.
– 3-5 years of relevant agronomic experience.
– Strong knowledge of plant physiology, crop production systems and growing practices.
– Experience with substrate management and protected cultivation systems.
– Experience within soft fruit, berry crops or other high-value horticultural crops is highly desirable.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills.
– Ability to work independently while building strong relationships with growers and colleagues.
– Fluent English communication skills.
– Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally and internationally.

**What makes you successful**
You are a proactive and hands-on agronomist who enjoys working directly with growers. You combine scientific knowledge with practical field experience and are passionate about helping others improve performance. You are curious, collaborative and always looking for innovative ways to solve challenges and drive results.

**SOBRE NÓS:**

Mais do que apenas um hotel de luxo, o Infante Sagres é, há muito tempo, o local de encontro e residência preferida de viajantes exigentes, bem como de celebridades internacionais, conhecido pelo seu ambiente elegante, serviço personalizado e combinação única de elegância intemporal e sofisticação contemporânea.

Em 2025, o Hotel Infante Sagres juntou-se à Experimental, um grupo internacional de hospitalidade conhecido pela sua forte identidade, profunda ligação à cultura local e visão contemporânea da hospitalidade. Esta integração marca um novo capítulo na história do hotel, preservando o seu património e elegância, ao mesmo tempo que traz uma nova energia alinhada com uma abordagem mais criativa, moderna e centrada na experiência dos hóspedes.

Reconhecido por ter introduzido a cultura dos bares de cocktails em Paris, em 2007, o **Experimental Group** está a redefinir o conceito de hospitalidade, através da criação de bares de cocktails inovadores e hotéis boutique em toda a Europa e além-fronteiras.

**SOBRE A VAGA:**

Pessoas

– Promover o trabalho de equipa e serviço de excelência através das acções diárias e da interacção com os outros departamentos.

Experiência

– Executar a limpeza e conservação de loiça fina e grossa, quer manualmente quer pela manuseamanto das máquinas de lavar.
– Limpar o equipamento da cozinha, incluindo fornos, exaustores, arcas, entre outros.
– Limpar e repor com o material necessário a cantina de staff.

Responsible Business

– Reportar todas as necessidades de manutenção ou correcção, principalmente as que colocam em risco a segurança de colegas e clientes.
– Manter as condições de higiene do local de trabalho de acordo com os procedimentos e regras de HACCP.
– Garantir a boa utilização dos produtos químicos.
– Poderá ainda ser chamado a desempenhar outras tarefas, relacionadas com a função e o departamento.

Retorno Financeiro

– Colaborar no controlo das despesas e diminuição dos desperdícios em todas as áreas do departamento.
– Colaborar na execução de inventários e gestão de stock de todos os equipamentos e produtos utilizados no departamento.

**O QUE PRECISAMOS DE SI:**

– Como se trata de um trabalho físico em que ficará de pé a maior parte do dia, é importante ter um bom preparo físico.
– Força – às vezes você precisará erguer objetos de até 23 kg e/ou empurrar e puxar objetos pesados.
– Para realizar certas atividades, você talvez precise se curvar ou se ajoelhar.
– Formação – leitura, escrita e matemática elementar.
– Flexibilidade para trabalhar em turnos – você talvez precise trabalhar à noite, nos fins de semana e/ou feriados.
– Experiência na operação e manutenção básica de máquinas de lavagem industriais.

## Descrição da empresa

Na Veolia, sabemos que as empresas têm um papel essencial na sociedade, não apenas porque criam riqueza e emprego, mas também porque contribuem para o bem comum.

O nosso Propósito é a transformação ecológica, conciliando o progresso humano com a proteção do ambiente, de forma a garantir um futuro melhor e mais sustentável para todos.

**Se este Propósito também é teu, então a tua visão é a nossa ambição!**

## Descrição do emprego

Procuramos um(a) **Engenheiro(a) Responsável Operacional** para integrar a nossa equipa no Porto, assegurando a gestão e acompanhamento de contratos de manutenção de edifícios de serviços.

**Responsabilidades – A Tua Missão**

**Gestão de contratos:**

– Acompanhar a execução dos contratos de manutenção, garantindo o cumprimento dos níveis de serviço, prazos e requisitos definidos.

**Planeamento da manutenção:**

– Elaborar Planos de Manutenção Preventiva e planear as intervenções de manutenção e conservação.

**Coordenação de trabalhos:**

– Coordenar e acompanhar os trabalhos no terreno, definindo procedimentos, ferramentas, equipamentos e materiais necessários.

**Orçamentação e procurement:**

– Elaborar orçamentos e propostas de solução, bem como assegurar o processo de consulta e aquisição de materiais e serviços.

**Manutenção corretiva:**

– Apoiar a análise e resolução de avarias, avaliando equipamentos, instalações e procedimentos e propondo soluções adequadas.

**Melhoria contínua:**

– Realizar análises críticas e propor medidas de melhoria ao nível dos equipamentos, processos e procedimentos de manutenção.

**Gestão de equipas:**

– Apoiar a gestão e acompanhamento das equipas técnicas no terreno, promovendo a organização e qualidade dos trabalhos realizados.

## Qualificações

– Licenciatura ou Mestrado nas áreas de Mecânica, Eletricidade, Eletromecânica ou similar;
– Experiência em manutenção de edifícios e/ou gestão de contratos, preferencialmente;
– Conhecimentos de planeamento, orçamentação e coordenação de trabalhos.

## Informação adicional

**Local:** Porto

**Tipo de Contrato:** Contrato sem termo

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