Lead Production Technologist

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Billingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days holiday

Annual incentive plan

Pension

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Billingham is seeking a Lead Production Technologist to lead GMP manufacturing and technology transfer operations. You will 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 will lead investigations, contribute to continuous improvement, interact with customers and regulatory bodies, and provide line leadership for a small team of

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• 3+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to uphold an EHS and GMP culture on the shop floor.
• Serve as the manufacturing process expert across technology transfer and GMP execution.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to author/review process docs and ensure compliant operations.
• Build, monitor and adjust manufacturing plans; coordinate resources to meet schedule targets.
• Make informed decisions to protect product quality, applying cGMP principles.
• Lead root cause analyses with development and engineering to resolve deviations.
• Engage with customers and regulatory agencies during audits and updates.
• Provide day-to-day line management for up to six team members.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

leadership

communication

planning

on-call readiness

problem solving

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Title: Lead Production Technologist

Location: Billingham UK

We'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 do

• Lead 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 us

• Make 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.