Laboratory Manager Organic/ Inorganic Testing.
Location: Cambridge surrounding
Type: Permanent
Report to: Laboratory Manager
Our Client, a global testing company - part of a massive group; is looking to recruit for an experienced Manager for their state-of-the-art laboratory testing facility in Cambridge. Our client boasts an impressive range of testing services and they offer solutions across various testing applications; the company itself continues to grow and they are a real player in their marketplace.
The Role:
• Manage a team of Senior Analysts and Analysts to deliver exceptional performance and results in accordance with operational targets (TAT, TAT-R, etc).
• Front line operations management including resource & task allocation (including rota), capacity planning, holiday & absence management, issue ownership & resolution.
• Lead a first-class team by putting people first; performance management, training & development (in partnership with HR) and other people management functions.
• Identify skill gaps, maintaining skill matrix and coordinating cross-training within team members to reduce skill gaps.
• Coordination of cross-departmental interaction including admin tasks (insufficient, unsuitable forms etc).
• Responsible for laboratory stock levels and ensuring that supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain an excellent working environment, fit for their people and customers. Resp...