Quality Lab Manager, Northamptonshire

Job Description

Position Title: TeQuality Lab Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,000-50,000
Flexibility: Monday-Friday
Mission: Lead the Quality Control team to ensure product quality and safety, develop robust testing procedures, and foster continuous improvement while managing stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate lab activities and supervise staff.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures.
• Maintain ISO and BRC
• Ensure lab equipment reliability.
• Develop and maintain analytical methods.
• Produce quality performance reports and identify improvements.
• Manage consumables and equipment budgets.
• Communicate with cross-functional departments
• Implement training programs and maintain documentation.
• Lead improvement initiatives and provide technical support.
• Develop and manage direct reports through individual development plans and regular appraisals.

Experience:
• HACCP Level 3 or 4, ISO, and FDA accreditation management.
• Degree or equivalent in Quality/Improvement roles.
• Experience in FMCG or pharma environments.
• Analytical methods, lab equipment, and validation techniques.
• Advanced MS Office skills and knowledge of food regulations.
• Experience in Quality/Continuous Improvement.