Laboratory Operations Manager (Food Chemistry Testing)
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
Laboratory Operations Manager role
- 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.
Laboratory Operations Manager experience required
- 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
- £Competitive salary
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.