Laboratory Team Leader

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Position: Laboratory Team Leader
Location: Skelmersdale
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, Monday - Friday
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Laboratory Team Leader to lead our laboratory team and drive excellence in quality, food safety, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring robust quality management systems are maintained and that safe, legal, and authentic products are consistently delivered.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will coach, develop, and inspire a team of Laboratory Technicians and Senior Quality Analysts while providing technical expertise in microbiology and chemical analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 5-10 laboratory colleagues.
• Act as a coach and mentor, supporting both individual and team development.
• Drive performance management processes, including objective setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Create clear purpose and direction aligned to site and business objectives.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Laboratory Management

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the laboratory to ensure efficient delivery of testing and quality requirements.
• Ensure management systems are effective and support the production of safe, saleable products.
• Maintain compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Manage laboratory budgets and resources effectively.
• Support and verify operational quality control processes across the site.

Technical Expertise

• Provide specialist expertise in chemical and microbiological analysis.
• Support the investigation and resolution of quality issues through effective root cause analysis.
• Facilitate advanced problem-solving activities using recognised methodologies. xwwtmva
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve quality performance and business effectiveness.

Continuous Impro
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