Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory SupervisorRobertsbridgeAt British Gypsum, we''re looking for a Laboratory Supervisor to help ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality standards through routine sampling and testing.You''ll play an important role in keeping day-to-day laboratory operations running smoothly and safely. Working as part of a wider team, you''ll collaborate with colleagues across performance, engineering and operations, supporting investigations and continuous improvement activities.While predominantly lab-based, you''ll also have the opportunity to get involved in wider site activities alongside your team.What we''re looking for:Laboratory experience, where you''ve had autonomy to act alone and make decisions, and conduct trials and tests regularly is preferableExposure to quality and/quality control would be highly advantageousExperience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentExcellent communications skills enabling positive relationships and effective transfer of informationThe ability to interpret data and use the results to feed into quick decision making What you will be doing:Ensure compliance with product specifications and standard methodsLead and/or support root cause analysis and analytical problem solving activities where this relates to product performance, process, quality and plant issues.Identify improvement opportunities through statistical analysis of laboratory and production line data.Support production line trials ensuring product ..... full job details .....