Food Laboratory Supervisor

Do you have a few years working experience with a background in Food Science?
Are you looking to progress within a Laboratory environment for one of the world's biggest Food companies?
If yes - Reed (Food & FMCG) are proud to exclusively represent our client on the hunt for a new Laboratory Supervisor role.
This role is a replacement for a recent promotion internally. This role also operates on an alternating shift pattern - which changes each week from 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm and the successful candidate will ideally come from an ISO 17025 or UKAS accredited lab environment.
Your Responsibilities
* Ensure the continuous running of the laboratory to ensure process interruptions are avoided.
* Ensuring correct record keeping, maintaining a high level of housekeeping and GLP in line with the expectations and requirements.
* Routine performance checks, maintenance of equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose, investigate and resolve as appropriate.
* Develop and implement training of all Laboratory Technicians.
* Carry out lab audits making corrective actions as appropriate.
* Stock control/Purchase requisites/Stock management of laboratory consumables.
* Method development and validation.
* Development of written methods/ review of existing methods and related lab documentation.
* Coordinate and carry out analysis of all incoming samples in all sections of the laboratory as required including taste testing of
finished product, Salmonella and monitoring samples.
* Provide support to the Laboratory Manager and cover daily tasks in their absence.
* Provide cover for Lab Tech (day & night shift Monday to Friday) in their absence.
Your Profile
* 3 years laboratory experience, ideally in an accredited lab and within the food industry.
* Method development and validation experience.
* Ideally trained to carry out taste tests.
* Excellent Computer skills; including LIMS systems and Excel.
* Lab maintenance knowledge and user experience of GC, ICP and HPLC systems.
If this sounds like a role you want to know more about, then please apply and a consultant will be in touch ASAP!