Laboratory Manager

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Full time
Location: Matlock
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Job offered by: Distinct Consultancy
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Job Title:

Laboratory Manager - Grangemill

Job Purpose:

To manage the day-to-day running of the laboratory and associated quality function at Grangemill, Matlock. To ensure the quality of materials produced is of the highest standards achievable, to manage and motivate laboratory technicians, to report on relevant KPIs and use these to drive continuous process improvement.

Qualifications:

Degree level in a scientific field or demonstrated history of managing a laboratory ideally within the construction industry.

Principal Objectives:

To ensure the laboratory functions to a high standard

Manage and motivate the laboratory staff

Continuously monitor and improve procedures and methods to maintain an ethos of Continuous Improvement

Ensure timely reporting of test results and appropriate actions are taken

Undertake complaint investigations on material issues and produce detailed reports

Represent the company during third-party certification and ISO 9001 audits

Write and maintain Risk Assessments

Write and maintain SSOPs

Ensure internal audits are carried out

Implement any corrective actions found

Ensure that information specified on specifications is technically correct and in line with current codes of practice

Forge close relationships with site Engineering and Production staff

Provide technical recommendations

Assist in the preparation of specifications

Assist in the development and implementation of training materials

Ensure that R&D projects are progressing in a timely manner

Assist in the complaints/returns process

Implement processes to ensure all technical inquiries are dealt with in a timely and effective manner, with relevant KPIs to measure effectiveness

Ensure all sources of inquiry are effectively and suitably managed – website/phone/internal and external

Person Specification:

Excellent management and interpersonal skills

In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001

Good knowledge of the requirements of a Factory Process Control system and CE/UKCA requirements

Understanding of BS EN 13108 specifications

Good practical knowledge of Asphalt and hot melt roofing applications

Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Good attention to detail

Confidence to deal with people at all levels

Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Good report writing skills

Comprehensive knowledge of BSI and Industry standards

Excellent organization skills

Good knowledge of IT software, specifically Microsoft packages

Ability to organize working days in a logical manner

Flexible in terms of traveling and hours

Managing Operations:

Ensure self and team adhere to Health & Safety whilst on site

Ensure risk assessments are carried out

Health & Safety is adhered to at all times

Company policy is followed at all times

Managing People:

Ensure expectations, objectives, and key performance indicators are communicated clearly to team members

Hold regular one-to-one meetings and team meetings

Ensure the development needs of employees are understood and met

Build and maintain a professional relationship with both internal and external customers

Ability to communicate effectively

Organization skills

Ability to lead and engage

Willing to have ‘Difficult Conversations’ when needed

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