About the job
The 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.
Responsibilities
* Management of Laboratory Technicians across both the microbiology and chemistry laboratories
* Optimise rotas to ensure continuity and maximise efficiency
* Tracking performance against established KPIs
* Planning 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 environment
* Responsible 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 you
* 2 years + experience in a quality management/supervisory role in the food/healthcare/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is required
* Third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent required
* Knowledge of quality and food safety legislation
* Proven track record in over achieving KPI's and Operational Targets
* SAP experience highly desirable
* Computer Skills essential, Microsoft Office etc.
* SAP experience highly desirable
* Proficient numerical ability to record interpret and analyse key process data
* Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
About Danone
Danone 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.
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