Lab Team Leader

Laboratory Team Leader

Location : Hull

Salary : £40,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits

Working Hours : 37.5 hours / week, day shift

We are partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in Hull who are seeking a Laboratory Team Leader to take ownership of the on-site laboratories. This is a key leadership role, perfect for someone with strong quality control experience and a hands-on approach to lab operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Manager, youll be responsible for managing a dedicated laboratory team of 8-9 while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Youll oversee all lab-based testing and sampling, play a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards, and support wider site initiatives around quality improvement and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the laboratory team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety
• Manage sampling, testing, and analysis procedures in line with best practices and regulatory standards
• Oversee the certification and release of finished products
• Support and maintain quality systems including ISO 9001 : 2015 and BRCGS standards

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