QA Lab Crew Lead

Peterborough, UK

(weekend position)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to day leadership of the QA Lab Team (Senior Technician & QA Technicians) including maintenance of HR data systems pertaining to the QA Lab team, conducting performance reviews and talent management.
• Ensuring team members are trained and proficient in conducting sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials, work in progress, finished products and environmental samples. 
• Ensuring all testing and associated QA lab and lab team activities are conducted in accordance with Company, Third Party and Customer requirements and in line with key quality performance indicators.
• Management of QA Lab budget and spending
• Conducting root cause analysis for material non-compliances and Customer complaints.
• Attendance and participation at routine plant performance review meetings
• Non-conformance management for raw materials (Shelf-life extensions, Inventory at risk approvals)
• Quality notification management (raising, coordinating investigations and close out)

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Further educated to Higher National Certificate or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry) 
• Demonstrable people leadership skills.
• Experience in Similar role in a manufacturing environment working within Quality Management Systems.
• Available to work during weekends
• Ability to provide team leadership, including conducting individual performance reviews and development planning. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels within the business as well as with external contactors.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous. 
• PC literate as a minimum.
• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative action plans.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.