Laboratory Manager / Lab Manager

Bristol

GBP35,000 + 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:

GBP35,000 + doe

25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysGenerous pension schemePrivate healthcare after 1 year serviceAnnual bonus.Christmas shut down.Free Tea and Coffee.Free On-site parking. If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today