Rose Seddon
Holcombe Brook,Bury
Summary
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualified team lead with over 17 years of experience in managing regulated laboratory teams through growth and operational scaling. Directly oversee 14 to 16 DNA operatives and lead a team of Lean advocates, driving operational and improvement projects. Achieved a 50% increase in output while maintaining key performance metrics for customers. Alongside managing the operational team I am currently serving as project manager for the development and implementation of new lab management software, focused on operational growth and staff development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
DNA Team Lead
Eurofins Forensic Services
Warrington
2013.01 - Current
- Ensure daily output of DNA processing line aligns with core KPIs to maintain operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated daily and weekly strategic meetings to discuss operational output improvement initiatives and deliver project updates.
- Executed thorough quality investigations utilising established protocols to guarantee adherence to standard operating procedures and implement corrective measures as needed.
- Facilitated collaboration with UKAS and quality team to ensure seamless execution of lab audits, maintaining accreditation standards.
- Streamlined project management processes to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
- Fostered positive work environment with regular team-building exercises.
- Monitored team performance metrics, against set KPIs
- Coordinated cross-functional collaborations, ensuring successful project outcomes.
- Oversaw line management tasks for up to 16 direct reports, implementing structured coaching, mentoring strategies, and managing sickness and disciplinary actions accordingly.
DNA Analyst
LGC
Warrington
2008.09 - 2013.01
- Achieved smooth processing of DNA samples, reducing downtime in laboratory operations.
Enhanced regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to quality standards ans SOPs in all lab processes. - Encourage adherence to right-first-time principles and continuous improvement methodologies through active role modelling and mentoring.
- Utilised kanban systems to effectively manage stock rotation within lab setting, maintaining operational efficiency and avoiding processing delays.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 2006.09 - 2010.07
Skills
- Lean practitioner with six sigma green belt
- Development of KPI dashboards
- Fostering cultures of accountability, problem solving and staff engagement
- Project management of improvement projects
- Confident communicator able to engage in stakeholder engagement across multiple disciplines
- Management of 5S audits
- Data analysis and Excel proficiency
Timeline
DNA Team Lead
Eurofins Forensic Services
2013.01 - Current
DNA Analyst
LGC
2008.09 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Liverpool
2006.09 - 2010.07