Lab Operational Excellence Manager - Che
KENNY-WHELAN AND ASSOCIATES
KILKENNY
Key Responsibilities: • Develop and Implement the Laboratory excellence Strategy in line with business growth plans. • As a member of the Quality Management Team support implementation of site-wide KPIs relating to: Testing Efficiency; Throughput; Sustainability, Quality, Health and Safety, C.I., Employee Engagement and Financial ROI targets. • Lead the Laboratories in delivering accurate and timely analysis on all raw material, in-process and finished product samples. • Establish Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) across all GI laboratories , delivering leading testing methodologies. • Manage and drive a Continuous Improvement culture across all laboratories. • Define and measure best practice methods and standards for each lab, both internal & external. • Train and up-skill lab staff in line with these best practices, ensuring employees are trained to the appropriate standard to carry out their full range of duties in Quality laboratories. • Contribute to the Performance management of the Laboratory teams. • Play a leadership role in establishing and managing service level agreements with third party labs. • Validate and approve all new third party laboratories and tests. • Demonstrate at least an equivalent laboratory program is in operation with all co manufacturers of finished products for Glanbia Ireland. • As part of the Quality community contribute to on-going development of best in class standards across the wider GI organisation. • Keep abreast of developments in the analytical field. Active participation and leadership of industry partnership forums. Key Requirements. • Experience in GLP – Good Laboratory Practices , 7 years + relevant industry experience working at a supervisory level in an ISO17025 controlled laboratory. • Significant experience in Test Method validation process. • Familiarization with data analytics and data trend analysis a distinct advantage. Utilization of test data to define key operational or analytical trends to drive continuous improvement. • Familiarity with laboratory investigation and reporting is desired. • Experience in the management of an automated food or IF testing environment adopting this expertise into a Right First Time testing program. • Previous experience with Food & Agri business regulations, Quality and a proven track record in managing multiple projects. • Project management skills also an advantage. Qualifications: • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related discipline. Glanbia Ireland is a joint venture 60% owned by Glanbia Co-op and 40% owned by Glanbia plc. Established in July 2017, it combines Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, Glanbia Consumer Products and Glanbia Agribusiness. If you are interested in this position, please apply through the My Career portal on the Glanbia Homepage with an up to date resume. To apply please send your CV to ecahill@kenny-whelan.ie.
1555 days ago