Laboratory Supervisor in Presteigne

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Based in Presteigne Mid Wales, Teledyne Labtech is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of RF/Microwave PCB solutions. With over 40 years of experience in RF & Microwave PCB manufacture, we specialise in the supply of metal back PCB, mixed dielectric multilayer PCB and Antenna’s. As part of our capability, we offer full manufacture, assembly, test and project management.

Operating across distinct product groups such as Space, Defence, Satellite Communications, Commercial Aerospace and Medical applications Teledyne Labtech has positioned itself, and is recognised as one for the world’s leading suppliers of highly technical PCB’s and supports the business strategy of continuous growth and technical innovation. The manufacturing facility houses some of the most advanced PCB technology in Europe, such as direct imaging technology, autoclave bonding and laser/mechanical/CNC machining centres.

Working at Teledyne Labtech means that you will be joining a dynamic team that is building the communications network of the future, both space based and ground infrastructure.

At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity – the opportunity to cherish and celebrate the value of diversity, to bring our full and authentic selves to work and to feel fully involved and respected – and we are committed to this journey. Occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability are also an integral part of our business strategy, and we believe in implementing environmental, health and safety improvements to continually enhance the working environment for staff, visitors and contractors.

Role Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of laboratory operations, ensuring that all chemical analysis, micro-section preparation, testing, and reporting activities are performed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. The role provides technical leadership to laboratory personnel, maintains compliance with company and industry standards, and supports manufacturing through effective monitoring and reporting of process performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Management
  • Supervise and support laboratory personnel.
  • Allocate daily workloads and establish priorities to ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
  • Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development requirements.
  • Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to laboratory staff.
  • Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Laboratory Operations & Workflow
  • Coordinate laboratory testing schedules to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
  • Ensure chemical analysis is carried out accurately, consistently, and within agreed timescales.
  • Manage laboratory consumables, chemicals, and inventory levels to maintain operational readiness.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operating effectively.
  • Monitor laboratory workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure all analysis logs are maintained accurately and kept up to date.
  • Ensure microsections for in-process verification and final quality release are produced to the required standards and within required timescales.
  • Conduct quality control checks to verify the accuracy and integrity of laboratory results.
  • Support compliance with relevant quality, environmental, and safety standards.
  • Assist in internal and external audits as required.
• Technical Support & Reporting
  • Monitor laboratory data and identify trends or anomalies that may affect product quality or process performance.
  • Highlight processing issues, deviations, and non-conformances to Senior Management.
  • Produce customer quality assurance reports and technical documentation as required.
  • Support root-cause investigations and corrective action activities relating to manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to support process control and product quality initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Higher qualifications such as a Master's degree are advantageous but not essential.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a laboratory environment.
  • Previous supervisory, leadership, or team management experience preferred.
  • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial laboratory environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience using laboratory databases, Minitab, Excel, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Strong understanding of laboratory testing techniques, quality systems, and process control methodologies.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.