Laboratory Team Leader: Quality, Growth & Coaching

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller is seeking a proactive Laboratory Team Leader in Bellshill to run the laboratory day-to-day, ensuring robust quality management and safe, authentic products. You will coach a team of Laboratory Technicians and Senior Quality Analysts while providing microbiology and chemical analysis expertise.

You will lead performance management, drive improvements, and maintain systems that support production and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship qualification or equivalent experience in a laboratory, food manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Knowledge of microbiology and laboratory practices.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing a team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and facilitate improvements.
• Experience working within quality management systems and food safety environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 7 laboratory colleagues.
• Act as a coach and mentor, supporting both individual and team development.
• Drive performance management processes, including objective setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Create clear purpose and direction aligned to site and business objectives.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the laboratory to ensure efficient delivery of testing and quality requirements.
• Ensure management systems are effective and support the production of safe, saleable products.
• Maintain compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lab leadership

Microbiology knowledge

Team coaching

Quality systems

A3/A0 problem-solving

Education

Apprenticeship qualification

Job description

Müller is seeking a proactive Laboratory Team Leader in Bellshill to run the laboratory day-to-day, ensuring robust quality management and safe, authentic products. You will coach a team of Laboratory Technicians and Senior Quality Analysts while providing microbiology and chemical analysis expertise.

You will lead performance management, drive improvements, and maintain systems that support production and regulatory compliance.