Role Purpose The Laboratory Manager is responsible for leading and managing all laboratory activities to ensure the accurate testing, certification, and compliance of products across the Specialist Products operation and wider business. The role is accountable for maintaining product quality standards, ensuring compliance with testing procedures and audit requirements, and supporting operational and commercial teams to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product performance.
The Laboratory Manager provides leadership to the laboratory team, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus. The role is instrumental in ensuring products meet required specifications while supporting business objectives through effective quality control, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
In this role you will:
Ensure the safe, accurate, and timely testing of products and reporting of laboratory results.
Verify that finished products consistently meet required specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
Work closely with production, operational, and commercial teams to support product quality, streamline production changes, and minimise waste.
Manage all laboratory audit activities, ensuring compliance with testing standards, accreditation requirements, calibration schedules, and quality procedures.
Lead, develop, and manage a team of Laboratory Technicians, including resource planning, training, performance management, and career development.
Promote and maintain a zero-harm culture, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance within the laboratory.
Ensure compliance with internal management systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage non-conforming materials, including investigation, root cause analysis, trend reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.
Monitor and report laboratory performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support customer requirements by ensuring reliable testing, quality assurance, and product compliance.
Drive improvements in testing processes, laboratory efficiency, and quality performance.
Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
Key Deliverabl...
Laboratory Manager in Swadlincote employer: Tarmac Trading
As a Lead Operative, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises safety, efficiency, and employee engagement. Our company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, offering ample opportunities for growth within the manufacturing sector. Located in a vibrant area, we provide competitive benefits and a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
