Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

1 month ago


Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Cotteswold Dairy Full time
Job Title: Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

Estimated Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

About Cotteswold Dairy

Cotteswold Dairy is a leading independent, family-owned dairy company established in 1938. We proudly support local farmers and communities by delivering high-quality dairy products with a commitment to excellence and first-class customer service.

Job Description

As a Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager, you will oversee a team of laboratory technicians responsible for ensuring product quality through sampling and testing. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative spirit to support our vision of delivering the finest quality products while fostering a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise laboratory technicians: Provide direction, support, and mentoring to ensure that all testing procedures and protocols are followed.
  • Maintain product quality: Oversee the sampling and testing of products, ensuring accurate and timely results to maintain high standards of product quality control.
  • Compliance: Ensure that all lab activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and legislative requirements, particularly concerning food hygiene and safety standards.
  • Test monitoring: Assist in the performance and review of microbiological tests, antibiotic detection, and shelf-life testing, ensuring precision and accuracy.
  • Training & Development: Support the professional growth of laboratory technicians by providing training and ensuring that all team members are competent in lab practices and equipment use.
  • Shift management: Coordinate team shifts, ensuring adequate coverage across all working hours and flexibility to manage peak periods or emergencies.
Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Prior experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the dairy or food industry (advantageous but not essential, as training is provided).
  • Knowledge of microbiology, food hygiene, and quality control standards.
  • A qualification in biological sciences or a related field.
Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?

We are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. As a Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver high-quality products while providing mentorship and development opportunities for your team.



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