Laboratory Supervisor

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Robertsbridge

At British Gypsum, we’re looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to help ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality standards through routine sampling and testing.

You’ll play an important role in keeping day‑to‑day laboratory operations running smoothly and safely. Working as part of a wider team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across performance, engineering and operations, supporting investigations and continuous improvement activities.

While predominantly lab‑based, you’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in wider site activities alongside your team.

• Laboratory experience with autonomy to act alone and make decisions and conduct trials and tests regularly (preferable).
• Exposure to quality and/or quality control is highly advantageous.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills enabling positive relationships and effective transfer of information.
• Ability to interpret data and use the results for quick decision making.

• Ensure compliance with product specifications and standard methods.
• Lead and/or support root cause analysis and analytical problem‑solving activities related to product performance, process, quality and plant issues.
• Identify improvement opportunities through statistical analysis of laboratory and production line data.
• Support production line trials ensuring product control, testing, and traceability is maintained.
• Keep accurate paper and/or computer records of all laboratory testing, investigations, and trials, and report on a regular basis.

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