Laboratory Supervisor

Who are we?

Argent Energy is a leading European biodiesel producer, backed by Swire, with a mission to decarbonise transport through the use of waste-based feedstocks. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Our laboratories play a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and delivering on our customer requirements.

Purpose of the job:

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for leading the laboratory team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective laboratory services in support of Argent Energy’s biofuel operations. The role focuses on people leadership, operational performance, quality governance, and continuous improvement.

What you will be doing:

• Lead, coach, and develop the laboratory team to achieve high performance and engagement.

• Manage workload planning, priorities, and resource allocation.

• Provide technical leadership in method development, validation, and process optimisation in line with laboratory and business requirements

• Carry out internal audits and support external audits.

• Lead laboratory non-conformance investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions

• Oversee supplier performance, external testing providers, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Demonstrate commercial awareness by considering cost, efficiency, and resource optimization.

• Approve purchase orders (POs) in line with company procedures.

Your key relationships will be:

• Laboratory Team (Internal): Responsible for leading, coaching, and developing team members to ensure high performance, compliance, and effective delivery of laboratory services.

• UK Laboratory Manager (Internal): Maintain close communication regarding laboratory performance, quality, resource requirements, and strategic objectives, while deputising when required.

• Operations/Production Team (Internal): Collaborate to provide analytical support, resolve quality issues, and ensure laboratory outputs support operational efficiency and product quality.

• External Suppliers and Testing Providers (External): Manage relationships to ensure timely delivery of services, compliance with agreed standards, and effective management of service level agreements and external testing requirements