Laboratory Senior Manager

oca-Cola Company Requirements (KORE).

• Participate in selection of laboratory equipment with a view to optimize output by incorporation of state of the art. laboratory instruments enabling fast response time of tests, automation and online data acquisition.

• Manage Laboratory Shift Managers and direct reports with an overall responsibility for about 40 Team Members.

• Ensure compliance to ISO 17025 Laboratory Management Systems.

• Implementation and management of Laboratory GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) requirements.

• Embed operational excellence and a continuous improvement culture to deliver improvements through lean principles and systems.

• Provide technical support to Operating Unit and Bottlers if quality concerns with concentrate.

• Support and technically advise Procurement on ingredient strategy.

• Actively participate, with significant influence, in the selection and training of the Laboratory Team.

• Support and lead both regional and global laboratories projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree, MSc or PhD in Science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Pharmacology or Microbiology).

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in food or pharmaceutical industries, with at least 5 years of managerial experience.

• Detailed understanding of laboratory technical processes, analytical decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in leading global projects is a distinct advantage.

• Operate directly with sites and contacts located across the globe.

• Fluent written and spoken English and strong communication skills required.

• Team leadership, capability development and performance management.

• Ability to set strategy and execute business plans.

• Demonstrated experience in people management in a team environment.

• Influencing and Stakeholder engagement skills.

• Lead others through change.

• Presentation and communication skills and ability to influence in the decision making process.

Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Green Solutions, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Measurement Verification (Inactive), Packaging Engineering, Program Measurement (Inactive), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Six Sigma, Sustainability, Waterfall Model

Location(s):
Ireland

City/Cities:
Ballina

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
April 16, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
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