About the jobThe Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction and co-ordination of employees across the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories. The Laboratory Manager will manage shift employees to achieve key business objectives.ResponsibilitiesManagement of Laboratory Technicians across both the microbiology and chemistry laboratoriesOptimise rotas to ensure continuity and maximise efficiencyTracking performance against established KPIsPlanning and coordinating the daily analytical requirements and prioritising work in line with business needs .Liaising with the Quality Manager in the day-to-day activities including the reporting of results in advance of daily operational meetings.Leading the Laboratory team to optimise their personal development, skills, competency, performance and efficiency.Co-ordinate Laboratory proficiency schemes and carrying our periodic Performance Development Reviews.Co-ordinate the collection of samples and despatch of same to 3rd party labs.Ensure that all results are recorded in Bamboo-LIMS in an accurate and timely manner.Work with Grading Officer to ensure BP QC release and grading is completed in accurately and efficiently .Ensure the Laboratory is in compliance with all required quality and food safety standards .Plan and lead Laboratory infrastructure type projects as required .Ensure method changes and developments are implemented in a controlled manner ensuring validation and training is completed as they need arises .Responsible for the implementation of various Danone programs; as applied to the Laboratory Team and environmentResponsible for Danone Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller.Interface with HR in relation to employee relations issues.Update relevant HR systems for Laboratory team on a weekly basis.About you2 years + experience in a quality management/supervisory role in the food/healthcare/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is requiredThird level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent requiredKnowledge of quality and food safety legislationProven track record in over achieving KPI's and Operational TargetsSAP experience highly desirableComputer Skills essential, Microsoft Office etc.SAP experience highly desirableProficient numerical ability to record interpret and analyse key process dataProven problem solving and troubleshooting skillsAbout usDanone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition is a division of the Danone Group and the Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division as it is a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.