Job Title: Laboratory Shift Manager
Company: Ballina Beverages, part of the Coca-Cola Business System
The Laboratory Shift Manager is a crucial member of the management team at Ballina Beverages, responsible for driving Quality Assurance and Food Safety strategies across the site. Key priorities include leading a multi-skilled laboratory team, ensuring timely delivery of quality laboratory requirements, and maintaining compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain safety systems within the laboratory environment.
* Lead and motivate a professional laboratory team to deliver laboratory activities efficiently and effectively.
* Ensure that ingredients, finished products, and intermediate products are tested and released in accordance with established procedures.
* Maintain compliance with ISO 17025 Laboratory Management Systems and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements.
* Implement and manage corrective action programs and ensure operational excellence through lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage equipment validation, internal/external audits, and associate competencies/skills development.
* Support plant-wide improvement activities and participate in global distributed work teams as required.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of quality assurance and food safety practices. Experience working in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of laboratory management systems would be highly beneficial.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.