Laboratory Manager / Head of Operational Laboratory – Dairy Industry (m/f/d)

Technical and organisational management of the internal laboratory Planning, implementation and monitoring of microbiological and chemical-physical analyses of raw milk, intermediate and final products such as cheese and whey powder Ensuring compliance with all food requirements, quality standards and hygiene requirements Responsibility for sample management, analysis documentation and evaluation and approval of results Leadership, motivation and further development of the laboratory team Optimization and development of laboratory processes, testing methods and quality controls Preparation and monitoring of audits, certifications and audits Close cooperation with the fields of production and quality assurance

Complete studies in the field of food technology, food chemistry, milk technology, biology, microbiology, laboratory masters or a comparable qualification Multiannual professional experience in the laboratory of the food industry, ideally in a dairy or dairy sector Experience in the professional or disciplinary leadership of employees desirable Knowledge of relevant quality and food safety standards (HACCP, IFS Food) Safe handling of laboratory and documentation systems and MS Office Structured, analytical and solution-oriented operation Communication strength and strong sense of responsibility

Value-based corporate governance Safe workplace in a critical infrastructure company Attractive remuneration with annual tariff increases Holiday and Christmas money Occupational pension with high employer grant Modern working methods Up to 5 days dressing time per year Weekly deputate (butter and cheese) for each employee overtime account and Extra hour credits for short-term operations