Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury)

Location : Tewkesbury Production Site | Hours : 40 hours, usually Monday - Friday (with flexibility for urgent operational needs) | Department : Technical | Reports to : Technical Manager.

Join Team Cotteswold

Cotteswold Dairy is a long-established, family-owned business, proud to deliver quality dairy products with first-class service. Were seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable Laboratory Manager to lead our laboratory function, develop our people, and work closely with the Technical team to uphold the high quality and standards of our family dairy. Youll ensure strict compliance with BRCGS certifications, HACCP protocols and food safety legislation while driving continuous improvement across testing, audit readiness, and documentation.

The Role What Youll Lead

• Own product safety, quality and compliance across all testing activities (raw materials, in-process, finished product, shelf life).
• Plan and oversee testing schedules , ensuring the correct methods are followed and results are recorded, monitored, analysed and trended.

Manage and develop the Laboratory Technicians and Team Leader; foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear communication on food safety and quality i...