Laboratory Supervisor

Lab Supervisor

Shepton Mallet

£32000 -35000

Manucomm Recruitment are looking to recruit a Lab Supervisor / Laboratory Supervisor for one of their clients sites based in Shepton Mallet. This is a day based role Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Lab Supervisor / Laboratory Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities

To supervise the running of the site laboratories and staff, ensuring a full and competent service for the company to maintain consistent food safety and quality.
- Ensure QMS and food safety culture are integral to the laboratory procedures and practices and always conform to best practice / BRC grade AA standards.
- In collaboration with the Senior Technical Manager develop strategies and initiatives to promote the company food safety culture and adherence to consistent quality throughout the organisation.
- To lead and develop a team ensuring they have clear development plans and regular 121's. Responsible for all training and competency of direct reports is sufficient and up to date to carry out their duties effectively.
- Advise the Senior Technical Manager of training requirements, including specialist training.
- Advise on Health & Safety matters relating to the laboratory activities (e.g., COSHH)
- Manage staff to ensure full competent and motivated laboratory cover is always provided for operational requirements.
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is maintained in good working order and calibrated against schedule (as provided by the Technical Compliance Manager).
- Ensure that appropriate stock of consumables is maintained, and place orders as required, being aware of laboratory budget.
- Ensure that all tests are carried out on a timely basis, results are recorded and there is a functional system for the reporting of out of specification results.

Lab Supervisor / Laboratory Supervisor Experience:

- Knowledge and Experience of HACCP
- Food industry / manufacturing experience is desirable.
- Experience of leading and developing a team

The post holder will be expected to provide cover as required for periods of annual leave etc, which includes the potential to cover 12 hour shifts at weekends.

Lab Supervisor / Laboratory Supervisor Salary:
£32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus

This role is commutable from Bath, Frome, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Trowbridge,