Laboratory Manager - County Cork

Laboratory Manager - County Cork.

In this role you will be 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 KPI's
· Planning and coordinating the daily analytical requirements and prioritising work in line with business needs .
· Liaising with the Quality Manager on 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 LIMS in an accurate and timely manner.
· Work with Grading Officer to ensure QC release and grading is completed 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 the need arises .
· Interface with HR in relation to employee relations issues.
· Update relevant HR systems for Laboratory team on a weekly basis.

Experience requirements:
· At least 2 years' experience in a management/supervisory role in the food, healthcare, or 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
· Computer Skills essential, Microsoft Office etc.
· Proficient numerical ability to record interpret and analyse key process data
· Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills