QC Lab Team Lead - Quality, Analytics & Improvement

Syngenta; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical

Life insurance

Holiday entitlement (31.5 days + 8 B/H

36-hour working week

Job summary

Syngenta Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre is seeking a seasoned QC Leader to ensure reliable delivery of quality control operations in line with HSEQ standards. You will manage laboratory staff, methods, and equipment, and deputize for the QC Manager as required.

Lead day-to-day operations for routine analysis, drive safety, maintain CMS, liaise with customers and global stakeholders, and promote continual improvement through small projects.

Qualifications

• Proven people leader (minimum 2 years line management).
• Minimum 5 years analytical laboratory experience.
• Deep experience administering analytical quality systems (documentation, method, LIMS management).
• Experience working with local, regional, and global stakeholders.
• IT and data literate with advanced problem solving.
• Qualification: BSc Honours Degree in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own operational performance for routine analysis within QC at GBHF.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to operate the QC laboratory safely and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain day-to-day contact between customers and support/technical groups to deliver analytical services.
• Encourage the team to assess analytical results and assets to rectify deviations promptly.
• Manage team compliance with HSEQ systems and ensure site standards are met.
• Carry out performance management of shift and day analysts and ensure competency.
• Maintain CMS and identify opportunities to improve staff analytical capabilities.
• Regularly monitor, record and share analytical service performance data with EHQ and site management.
• Drive continuous improvement through small projects and lead implementation.

Skills

People leadership

QC analysis

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Problem solving

Education

BSc Honours Degree in relevant scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Syngenta Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre is seeking a seasoned QC Leader to ensure reliable delivery of quality control operations in line with HSEQ standards. You will manage laboratory staff, methods, and equipment, and deputize for the QC Manager as required.

Lead day-to-day operations for routine analysis, drive safety, maintain CMS, liaise with customers and global stakeholders, and promote continual improvement through small projects.