Laboratory Manager

Danone; Municipal District of Macroom; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food & beverage company is seeking a Laboratory Manager in Ireland to oversee the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and optimizing laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related fields, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ experience in a quality management/supervisory role in the food/healthcare/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety legislation.
• Proven track record in over achieving KPI’s and Operational Targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage Laboratory Technicians across microbiology and chemistry laboratories.
• Co-ordinate the collection of samples and despatch to 3rd party labs.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Quality management

Problem solving

Numerical analysis

SAP experience

Education

Third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent

Job description

Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition is a division of the Danone Group and the Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division as it is a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction and co-ordination of employees across the Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories. The Laboratory Manager will manage shift employees to achieve key business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Management of Laboratory Technicians across both the microbiology and chemistry laboratories
• Optimise rotas to ensure continuity and maximise efficiency
• Tracking performance against established KPIs
• Planning and coordinating the daily analytical requirements and prioritising work in line with business needs.
• Liaising with the Quality Manager in the day-to-day activities including the reporting of results in advance of daily operational meetings.
• Leading the Laboratory team to optimise their personal development, skills, competency, performance and efficiency.
• Co-ordinate Laboratory proficiency schemes and carrying out periodic Performance Development Reviews.
• Co-ordinate the collection of samples and despatch of same to 3rd party labs.
• Ensure that all results are recorded in Bamboo-LIMS in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work with Grading Officer to ensure BP QC release and grading is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure the Laboratory is in compliance with all required quality and food safety standards.
• Plan and lead Laboratory infrastructure type projects as required.
• Ensure method changes and developments are implemented in a controlled manner ensuring validation and training is completed as they need arises.
• Responsible for the implementation of various Danone programs; as applied to the Laboratory Team and environment.
• Responsible for Danone Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller.
• Interface with HR in relation to employee relations issues.
• Update relevant HR systems for Laboratory team on a weekly basis.

About you

• 2 years+ experience in a quality management/supervisory role in the food/healthcare/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is required.
• Third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety legislation.
• Proven track record in over achieving KPI’s and Operational Targets.
• SAP experience highly desirable.
• Proficient numerical ability to record interpret and analyse key process data.
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.