Laboratory Operations Manager (Chemistry Testing)

Competitive Salary

+ Employee benefits

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Analytical Services

We offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Campden BRI offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits. You would be supporting the day-to-day operations of a high volume commercial food & drink testing laboratory!

Adherence to and improvement of the Quality Management System and Health & Safety policies
Maintain excellent service levels for clients/members
Support the Team Managers in efficient resource allocation
Manage the equipment and assets of the department
Manage costs and support the department in meeting financial metrics

Position

Co-ordinating Team Managers and overseeing daily laboratory operations.
Improving existing workflows and support in the LIMS upgrade.
Leading, developing and supporting Team Managers.
Leading and championing quality and health & safety.
Reviewing and improving operational efficiency and best practice.
Reviewing, highlighting, and supporting business case development on laboratory investment needs.

Requirements

Experience of leading laboratory operations in a large volume commercial laboratory including experience in managing team supervisors.
Wide experience of leading people, creating clarity, coaching, and driving performance standards.
Understanding of the analytical and quality requirements for the analysis of contaminants and nutritional components.
Demonstrable experience in the application of Continuous Improvement Principles to deliver operational improvements.
Demonstrable experience in change management.
Proven competence in managing timely and cost-effective delivery of technical services.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of the needs of the food and related industries would be desirable.
Experienced in the implementation of quality/business management systems and the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard.
Science-related degree (Chemistry degree would be an advantage).

Benefits

Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
Subsidised onsite restaurant

Additional information:

Please note due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

Working hours- Monday-Friday 8.45am-5.15pm (4.30pm finish on Fridays).

Click 'apply now' on send your CV to recruitment@campdenbri.co.uk.

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