We're working with an established engineering and laboratory-based organisation seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Manager to lead the turnaround and transformation of a critical laboratory operation. This would be a 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with full accountability for laboratory performance, people leadership, and operational excellence. The focus is on stabilising operations, optimising workflows, addressing operational constraints, and building a sustainable, high-performing team.
You will be supported by a dedicated Lean Six Sigma professional, allowing you to focus on leadership, decision-making, and delivery.
Senior Laboratory Manager responsibilities include:
1. Leading the laboratory as a business, with accountability for quality, delivery, cost, and people
2. Reviewing and optimising end-to-end laboratory workflows
3. Identifying and removing operational constraints to improve efficiency, throughput, and turnaround times
4. Providing confident, visible leadership to teams through a period of change
5. Developing a clear people and capability plan so staff can grow with th...