Laboratory Manager

Hewett Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Kidderminster is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee various laboratory activities and processes. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Technicians, ensuring product quality and safety by managing hazardous materials and improving manufacturing practices. Candidates should have a science-based degree, relevant experience in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Previous experience handling hazardous materials is required.
• Comfortable presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Developing products that meet engineering specifications.
• Overseeing manufacturing processes and identifying improvements.
• Managing hazardous materials and providing support to technicians.

Skills

Team player

Technical support

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a science-based subject

Job description

Laboratory Manager

Up to £66,000 - Depending on experience

Kidderminster

There is now a great opportunity to join a well-established engineering company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of bespoke products as a Laboratory Manager. As a Laboratory Manager your role will focus on managing Laboratory Technicians, managing the manufacturing processes, managing hazardous materials and carrying out tests on both existing and new products.

Laboratory Manager Responsibilities;

• Developing products that meets engineering specifications
• Overseeing the manufacturing processes and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
• Managing hazardous materials and ensuring that they are handled correctly
• Providing technical support to Laboratory Technicians and the wider engineering team.
• Investigating and resolving material and manufacturing problems

Laboratory Manager Requirements;

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a science-based subject
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Previous experience of handling hazardous chemicals
• Experienced working within a laboratory environment
• Must be comfortable in presenting findings
• Must be a team player

This Laboratory Manager opportunity is based in Kidderminster and commutable from Worcester, Stourport-on-Severn, Redditch, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Bewdley, Stourbridge and Malvern.