Job Location

READING PLANT

Job Description

P&G is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies owning global brands such as Gillette, Fairy and Oral-B. We hold true to our purpose, values and principles as we seek to make a difference in the world around us. We’re looking for a Laboratory Leader to join our team at our Gillette manufacturing facility in Reading.  

As Laboratory Leader you will be responsible for leading the Laboratory Team, driving continuous improvement through loss elimination, problem solving and growing the capability of the Lab Team. You will be accountable for helping to ensure our products, processes and standards meet regulatory and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements as well as the commercial expectations of the business. 

Important Responsibilities on a day-to-day level:

Career and performance management of the Laboratory Team (consisting of 6 Lab Analysts)

Overall ownership of the training program of the Lab Team and ensuring a positive onboarding experience for new hires

Ensuring all corporate and regulatory requirements are met in the Analytical Lab with regards to Safety, Quality and Stewardship

Fostering a winning culture in the Team by increasing release reliability and improving the health of the Laboratory Management System 

Playing a crucial role in driving zero-loss mentality by owning the lab score card and lead gap analysis on any targets not being met

Leading and improving the daily direction setting in the Laboratory to ensure the team are clear on their roles and responsibilities

What we offer you:

Competitive Salary and Benefits: The starting salary for this role is competitive, every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed annually and therefore there is ample opportunity for future salary increases. P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, you can expect a whole range of benefits including a double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.

Generous Pension: The Company will contribute double the amount you contribute towards your pension savings, up to a maximum company contribution of 14% of your pensionable pay.

Annual Leave: You will start with 25 days' annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service up to 30 days.

1-4-1 Shares: For every share that you purchase, the Company will purchase a share on your behalf. You can contribute up to 2.5% of your salary into the 1-4-1 Share Plan, up to a maximum of £150 a month.

Great Working Environment: Gillette has had operations in Reading since the 1950s and the site is of great importance for the company. On-site we offer a friendly work environment with lots of great local benefits such as a free onsite gym, discounted restaurant, free parking, Occupational Health support, local events and more!

Job Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Leadership:  The successful candidate demonstrates leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead cultural change. We are looking for positivity, "can-do" attitude as well as a passion for getting things done.

Technical Mastery:  Analytical expertise and good understanding of Laboratory GMP practices are essential. Existing knowledge of gas chromatography is desirable. The successful candidate has experience working in a Lab environment or Quality Assurance (QA) organization.

Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are desirable. The successful candidate can communicate well internally and externally across different levels of the organization. This includes the ability to escalate issues when needed to remove barriers.

Collaborative Relationships: Strong collaboration skills are critical to support the Operations and other Departments on site. The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to network and leverage existing analytical knowledge, expertise and best practices across P&G.

Problem-Solving + Loss Elimination:  The successful candidate has a strong “zero loss” mentality and takes full ownership of losses in the Lab to drive testing reliability.  We are looking for a candidate with the ability to coach the Lab Team during investigations, trouble-shooting issues with Lab instruments and root causing out-of-spec results.

Systems:  A working knowledge of Quality systems which are used regularly as part of the Lab work (such as SAP, ENOVIA, VEEVA, Chromeleon, NEXUS LIMS or Proficy Quality) is desirable though not essential as on the job training will be provided.

Right to Work
For this role, P&G are willing to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules are subject to change.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

At P&G #weseeequal
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.
 

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000134237

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)