
Laboratory Manager
Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller
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Location Type: Office
Location: Droitwich • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead and manage laboratory operations, driving technical excellence and compliance.
- Oversee laboratory methods, audits, and accreditation standards.
- Provide technical advice, training, and support to site laboratory teams.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, LIMS and third-party labs.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure laboratory safety performance meets company standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing a laboratory, ideally within food manufacturing.
- Strong Knowledge of LIMs systems and SAP.
- Expertise of laboratory methods, testing, calibrations, and equipment servicing.
- Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Professional qualifications such as Level 4 Food Hygiene, Level 4 HACCP, or similar are desirable.
Benefits
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- Company car
- Private medical care
- 4 x life assurance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
laboratory methodstestingcalibrationsequipment servicingcost-saving initiativescontinuous improvement projects
Soft skills
lead changeinfluence stakeholdersfoster collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Level 4 Food HygieneLevel 4 HACCP