Laboratory Manager; Temporary

Position: Laboratory Manager (Temporary)
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, who are actively seeking to engage a Laboratory Manager to join the company on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
Managing a team and all activities related to laboratory testing. Including taking action on non-conforming results of microbiological or chemical analysis.

Performing laboratory tests as required, calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
Taking action following customer audits and complaints.
Keeping the laboratory organised and in compliance with internal and external LAB CRED accreditation.
Monitor and manage laboratory KPI
Line management for laboratory team - completion of appraisals and further developing a department training matrix
What you will need to succeed:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a FMCG Production / Manufacturing environment.

Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach.
Management or supervision of a small / medium team is necessary.
Experience in analytical and microbiological laboratory experience.

Experience of Laboratory Management Systems accreditation
What you will receive in return:

Monday to Friday 08.30AM to 17.30

Pm (100% site-based role)
£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Company pension 6% employer contribution
25 days holiday + Bank holidays
Company sick pay
4 x Death in Service
Free eye test and £90 contribution to glasses.
Long service recognition
What you need to do next:
If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please contact Sarah at Thrive Group on Direct line (phone number removed) or email
Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.
If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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