Lead Production Technologist

FujiFilm; Billingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Annual incentive plan

Competitive pension

Job summary

Fujifilm Billingham seeks a Lead Production Technologist to direct GMP manufacturing and technology transfer activities from batch preparation through disposition, ensuring EHS and cGMP standards are upheld. You will act as the manufacturing process expert and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet schedules.

In this role you will lead investigations, contribute to continuous improvement, interact with customers and regulatory bodies during audits, and provide line leadership for a small team

Qualifications

• 3+ years GMP manufacturing experience
• Experience authoring and/or reviewing GMP documentation
• Understanding of biopharmaceutical USP/DSP manufacturing processes
• On-demand working/on-call flexibility
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP manufacturing and technology transfer operations across batch prep, manufacture and disposition.
• Ensure EHS and cGMP standards are met and coordinate resources to deliver to plan.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement.
• Interact with customers and regulatory bodies during audits and manufacturing status updates.
• Provide day-to-day line management for up to six team members with coaching and performance support.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning and prioritization

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Title: Lead Production TechnologistLocation: Billingham UKWe’re looking for a Lead Production Technologist to lead GMP manufacturing and technology transfer operations within our Billingham facility. You’ll be the primary manufacturing contact from batch preparation through execution and disposition, ensuring EHS and cGMP standards are met while coordinating resources to deliver to plan. You’ll also lead investigations, contribute to continuous improvement, interact with customers and regulatory bodies, and provide line leadership for a small team.What you’ll doLead by example to uphold a strong EHS and GMP culture; proactively challenge and improve practices on the shop floor.Serve as the manufacturing process expert across technology transfer and GMP execution, including batch prep, manufacture, and disposition.Collaborate in cross-functional program teams to author/review process documentation and ensure safe, compliant, and robust operations.Build, monitor, and adjust manufacturing plans; coordinate team resources to meet schedule targets and milestones.Make informed decisions that assess and protect product quality, applying strong cGMP knowledge and principles.Lead root cause analyses with development and engineering to resolve process deviations and failures.Engage with customers and regulatory agencies during audits, visits, and manufacturing status updates.Provide day-to-day line management for up to six team members, including coaching, delegation, and performance support.What you’ll bring (minimum)Grade C (or equivalent) or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent qualification).3+ years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.Experience authoring and/or reviewing GMP documentation.Understanding of biopharmaceutical USP/DSP manufacturing processes.Flexibility for on-demand working/on-call as needed.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Ability to plan, prioritize, delegate, and coordinate in a dynamic environment.Why join usMake a tangible impact on the delivery of high-quality biopharmaceuticals.Lead key activities at the interface of manufacturing, development, and quality.Grow your leadership and technical skillset in a supportive, GMP-focused environment.Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (Not including Public Holidays), annual incentive plan and competitive pension: you contribute 4–9%+ and we contribute 7–12% (up to 21% total), with flexible investment/retirement options.Equal opportunity Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.