Analytical and Incoming Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager

• Oversees the management of two laboratory teams - Analytical laboratory and the Incoming Quality Assurance laboratory.
• Objectively assess and document the reliability of the data generated within the Analytical and Incoming Quality Assurance Laboratories and enhance the quality of data by ensuring results of proficiency testing programmes meet required standards.
• Ensures that in-process and finished product testing meet specifications and are released in a timely manner.
• Oversees the management of incoming inspection (packaging and ingredients) and vendor requirements.
• Responsible for the introduction of new methods of analysis, technologies, validation protocols and the criteria approach for methods of analysis.
• Works very closely with the site Senior Leadership Team, Global Food Safety, Global Supplier Quality & Procurement.

• Three (3) Laboratory Supervisors and a Technical manager report directly to the Analytical and Incoming Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager.
• This role reports to the Site Quality Assurance Director.

• A Bachelor of Food Science/Chemistry/Quality or a Third level qualification in a related discipline. A minimum of three years manufacturing experience in a quality assurance function within a regulated environment, excellent interpersonal and computer skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a high-performance team.

• People management skills with proven record.
• Strong knowledge and experience in analytical techniques and methods used.
• Ability to implement prevention strategies and a quick response to issues and challenges are also essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and management skills. Ability to:

• This function will have responsibility to ensure all product is tested as required and where product doesn’t meet specification to ensure measures are taken accordingly to ensure unsafe product is not released to customers.

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