Production Technician

PolyNovo Limited; City of Port Phillip; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Nurture Days

Online learning access

Job summary

PolyNovo Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Production Technician to join the Manufacturing Team. You’ll work in our cleanroom facility, ensuring every item meets the highest standards of quality and precision while keeping production on schedule.

Three positions are available in morning or afternoon shifts. This role requires GMP/GDP knowledge, attention to detail, and collaborative teamwork to deliver reliable product manufacturing across projects.

Qualifications

• Production experience with polymers, mixing and handling hot solutions.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and adherence to GMP/GDP.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for electrical and gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for commercial and prototype production in a cleanroom.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure quality and traceability.
• Adhere to GMP/GDP and OH&S protocols across manufacturing processes.
• Monitor equipment and assist with calibration and maintenance.
• Complete data entry and documentation in the Quality Management System.

Skills

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Who We Are

PolyNovo is a disruptive medical technology company, headquartered in Melbourne. We design, develop, and manufacture innovative dermal regeneration solutions, using our patented bioabsorbable polymer technology NovoSorb®. Our lifesaving products have revolutionised the treatment of burns, major trauma as well as multiple emerging indications, and impacted the lives of over 70,000 patients globally.

Who We Are

PolyNovo is a disruptive medical technology company, headquartered in Melbourne. We design, develop, and manufacture innovative dermal regeneration solutions, using our patented bioabsorbable polymer technology NovoSorb®. Our lifesaving products have revolutionised the treatment of burns, major trauma as well as multiple emerging indications, and impacted the lives of over 70,000 patients globally. With a footprint in 46 countries and 300+ staff across a range of locations, PolyNovo continues to grow, and opportunity awaits. Learn more about PolyNovo by visiting our Website or our LinkedIn page.

About The Role

As PolyNovo's Production Technician in the Manufacturing Team, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing innovative medical devices and prototypes to life. You’ll work within our cleanroom facility, ensuring every item meets the highest standards of quality and precision while keeping production on schedule. Collaborating closely with teams across the business, you’ll help drive seamless, efficient, and reliable product manufacturing from start to finish.

We are recruiting for three positions within the team that will be working in either the morning or afternoon shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Company’s commercial and prototype production in a cleanroom environment
• Collaborate with the production team to adhere to production schedules and delivery timelines for finished goods
• Follow Quality System and design files throughout the manufacturing process
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all areas of manufacturing
• Adhere to and enforce the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) protocols within the production area
• Organise and set up packing materials required for finished goods
• Efficiently pack finished goods according to standard operating procedures
• Monitor equipment calibration due dates and maintain compliance with specifications
• Conduct in-process monitoring of processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Maintain the cleanroom environment ensuring waste removal and optimal facility conditions
• Perform equipment repairs and cleaning as necessary
• Complete assigned duties within a timely manner
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements
• Use of trolleys to transfer production equipment and materials between warehouses and work areas
• Adhere to safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation
• Propose process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
• Contribute to waste management initiatives
• Identify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor immediately
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area
• Update or review manufacturing related documents within the Quality Management System as required
• Actively participate in data entry related to various manufacturing actions (logs, registers, non-conformances, change controls, date change requests and CAPAs) as required

Experience

• Production experience with polymers, mixing, handling hot solutions, electrical and gas safety precautions
• Previous experience working in a cleanroom environment is preferred
• Experience and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Experience and understanding of safe chemical handling procedures
• High level of experience working autonomously and within a small team environment

Skills / Competencies

• Understanding of safe work environments and hazard reporting
• High level of proactive problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellence in reporting, documentation and organisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Effective interpersonal skills across various organisational levels

Why PolyNovo?

• Multinational, ASX 300 listed and values-led business dedicated to redefining healing for the benefit of our patients
• Unique platform technology, an exciting pipeline of highly innovative products
• Diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace culture
• Career development opportunities and unlimited access to online learning
• Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 450+ Australian retailers
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers, Nurture Days, and more
• Salary packaging including novated car leasing.

PolyNovo is committed to creating a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise and value that it is the sum of our parts - our combined backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - that allow us to succeed.

We like AI for lots of things... just not résumé review. Your application is read by actual human beings. No automated screening tools are used in our hiring decisions.

Please note only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

Learn more about PolyNovo at: https://au.polynovo.com/company/