Job Description:

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to be partnered with the UK’s leading independent, family-owned business who specialise in food and drink distribution for wholesale customers, located in Tewkesbury.

Laboratory Manager – Food Manufacturing

We’re looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead a busy laboratory team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Please note: Previous FOOD LABORATORY experience is essential for this role. Candidates must come from a food manufacturing, food microbiology, dairy or closely related food laboratory background.

The role will involve:

• Managing and developing the laboratory team
• Overseeing microbiological, environmental and product testing
• Managing sampling, shelf-life testing and laboratory schedules
• Investigating quality and microbiological issues
• Supporting BRCGS, HACCP and food safety compliance
• Ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Driving improvements across laboratory processes and standards
• Reporting laboratory KPIs, trends and results to management

What we’re looking for:

• Strong food laboratory experience – essential
• Previous team leadership or management experience
• Good knowledge of food microbiology and food safety
• Understanding of BRCGS and HACCP
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Food Science, Microbiology or similar qualification would be advantageous
• Dairy industry experience would be a bonus

A great opportunity for an experienced food laboratory professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and playing a key role in product safety and quality.