Laboratory Manager / Lab Manager
Bristol
£42,000 + DOE
My Client, is a supplier of Natural Ingredients to the Food / Drink Industry. Over the last few years, they have experienced extensive growth and as a result they are now seeking a Laboratory Manager / Lab Manager to join their team. This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive, forward-thinking privately-owned company who are continually striving to deliver excellence. The ideal candidate will have previously working within a similar lab environment, at a management or supervisory/senior level, ideally within the food manufacturing environment.
Laboratory Manager / Lab Manager Responsibilities include:
· Responsible for the day to day running of the laboratory, ensuring adequately trained staff are available to cover the regular departmental operating hours
· Ensuring all equipment is calibrated and serviced as required.
· Ensuring all incoming raw materials are correctly sampled and tested as required using agreed methods as detailed in the laboratory manual
· Ensure all work in progress and finished product samples are correctly sampled and tested
· Ensure all factory and environmental sampling is conducted to plan
· Managing and maintaining the laboratory testing schedule and manual, ensuring the tests and frequency are relevant and appropriate to meet company and customer requirements
· Provide training and refresher to new and existing staff as required and maintains up to date records of such training.
· To liaise with other managers and departments to ensure good communication, provide support and assistance in projects and customer complaint investigations where required.
· To maintain records of results and monitor trends, and report to management where necessary.
· To ensure the laboratory budget is kept under control and regularly reviewed to ensure spend is providing the best value for money
· To provide weekly laboratory summary reports
· To undertake, manage and report on projects and specific tasks as required by company directors or departments heads.
· Testing incoming goods, work in progress and finished products as required.
A methodical approach to problem solving and self-motivation is important in this role and would ideally suit someone with an analytical mind set.
Laboratory Manager / Lab Manager Salary and Benefits:
£42,000 + doe
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Private healthcare after 1 year service
• Annual bonus.
• Christmas shut down.
• Free Tea and Coffee.
• Free On-site parking.
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today