Qa Lab Supervisor

Mccormick & Company; Stretford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Supervisor position at Mccormick & Company leads day-to-day operations of the laboratory, overseeing microbiological and chemical testing, data reporting, and resource planning. You will supervise laboratory technicians and ensure testing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow across projects.

You will apply ISO 17025 knowledge, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinate with internal teams to maintain quality standards and timely delivery of results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiological, Chemical, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a food/feed laboratory.
• Knowledge of the ISO 17025 standard and good laboratory practices.
• ISO/EC 17025 Certificate.
• Good leadership skills and ability to work in a multinational team.
• Familiarity with microbiological and chemical testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of raw material, in-process, and finished product analytical testing (microbiological and chemical).
• Supervise the work of laboratory technicians.
• Manage the day-to-day testing, the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory testing, and the results.
• Plan and manage laboratory resources as per the business plan (e.g., manpower resources, chemical reagents, media, testing equipment).
• Ensure the interpretation, reporting of data, and maintenance of records are documented and effectively implemented.
• Execute a program of routine problem resolution and continuous improvement for the lab.
• Serve as a resource during external audits by regulatory agencies or other third parties.
• Manage the analytical lab's operational budget.
• Lead the laboratory's mandatory program.
• Ensure the calibration of analytical instruments, the use of analytical reference standards, and the maintenance of the equipment are established and followed for all laboratory requirements.
• Lead the lab proficiency testing program and ensure efficiency.
• Written local lab procedures and translate corporate global methods and published international standards into the local language as required.
• Execute the laboratory work and program to meet all applicable regulations (e.g., safety, good laboratory, MOPH, etc.) and ISO/IEC17025 principles in chemical and microbiological labs.
• Lab project / Cross functional project support and development
• Support, consult and develop in term of chemical or microbiological laboratory.
• Support, consult and develop in term of cost reduction project

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiological, Chemical, or related field

Job description

Laboratory Supervisor

The Laboratory Supervisor reports to the Laboratory Manager, is responsible for technical expertise in laboratory (chemical and microbiological) testing and analysis. Manage the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including providing supervision to the laboratory technician, ensuring the efficiency of the testing results, timely reporting, and day-to-day resource planning.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of raw material, in-process, and finished product analytical testing (microbiological and chemical) in compliance with requirements.


• Supervise the work of laboratory technicians.


• Manage the day-to-day testing, the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory testing, and the results.


• Plan and manage laboratory resources as per the business plan (e.g., manpower resources, chemical reagents, media, testing equipment, etc.).


• Ensure the interpretation, reporting of data, and maintenance of records are documented and effectively implemented. Includes the use of statistical analysis where appropriate.


• Execute a program of routine problem resolution and continuous improvement for the lab.


• Serve as a resource during external audits by regulatory agencies or other third parties.


• Manage the analytical lab's operational budget.


• Lead the laboratory's mandatory program.


• Ensure the calibration of analytical instruments, the use of analytical reference standards, and the maintenance of the equipment are established and followed for all laboratory requirements.


• Lead the lab proficiency testing program and ensure efficiency.


• Written local lab procedures and translate corporate global methods and published international standards into the local language as required.


• Execute the laboratory work and program to meet all applicable regulations (e.g., safety, good laboratory, MOPH, etc.) and ISO/IEC17025 principles in chemical and microbiological labs.


• Lab project / Cross functional project support and development


• Support, consult and develop in term of chemical or microbiological laboratory.


• Support, consult and develop in term of cost reduction project

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Discipline Bachelor's Degree in Microbiological, Chemical, or related field.


• Minimum Experience Required


• Minimum 3 years-experience working in a food/feed laboratory


• Knowledge of the ISO 17025 standard and good laboratory practices


• Certifications and/or Licenses


• ISO/EC 17025 Certificate


• Good laboratory practices


• Other Skills & Competencies


• Familiarity with food/feed microbiological and food/feed chemical testing techniques


• Background in ISO/IEC 17025


• Good leadership skills.


• Ability to work within a multinational team.


• Familiarity with food/feed microbiological and food/feed chemical testing techniques


• Background in ISO/IEC 17025


• Good leadership skills.


• Ability to work within a multinational team.