Organics Laboratory Manager — Lead, Quality & Delivery

ALS; Hawarden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

8 public holidays

Buy annual leave

Pension scheme

Car parking on-site

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Job summary

ALS in Hawarden, UK is seeking an Organics Laboratory Manager to lead the day-to-day Organics Team, ensuring high-quality analytical testing and timely delivery while developing people and improving processes.

You will deputise for the Department Manager when required, maintain ISO 17025 standards, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making and robust SOP governance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable people leadership skills with performance management and coaching.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025/UKAS requirements.
• Confident communicator who works effectively with teams, managers and Customer Services.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise resources to meet turnaround and service targets.
• Experience in driving improvements using data and root-cause thinking.
• Willing to comply with regulatory competencies (potable and other areas).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and performance-manage a busy Organics Team to deliver productivity and on-time results while upholding analytical integrity.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements and ALS policies.
• Maintain UKAS/ISO 17025 standards through routine checks, audits and right-first-time discipline.
• Authorise and review SOPs and analytical methods for validity and robustness.
• Investigate issues and non-conformances, document outcomes, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Customer Services on technical queries and product quality matters.
• Own capability development: training plans, competence records and PDPs for the team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning.
• Deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence with the OpEx team.
• Deputise for the Department Manager across H&S, Quality, HR and Production/Delivery as needed.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Planning & organising

Root cause analysis

Quality thinking

Regulatory compliance

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Job description

ALS in Hawarden, UK is seeking an Organics Laboratory Manager to lead the day-to-day Organics Team, ensuring high-quality analytical testing and timely delivery while developing people and improving processes.

You will deputise for the Department Manager when required, maintain ISO 17025 standards, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision making and robust SOP governance.