Manufacturing Specialist I: Process Excellence & QA

SEKISUI Diagnostics; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sekisui Diagnostics Maidstone, Kent is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist I to join our Production team. You will collect and analyse production data, plan manufacturing activities, and support continuous improvement across departments.

The role requires experience in large-scale manufacturing, familiarity with ISO standards, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You will work with QA, HS&E, Engineering and Maintenance to optimise processes and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale manufacturing, including fermentation/downstream processing and/or chromatography.
• Experience within ISO 9001, ISO 4501 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build cross-team relationships.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, problem solving and development.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• A degree in a relevant scientific, engineering or technical discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support QA activities including deviations, CAPAs, change controls and URS, while maintaining compliance.
• Support HS&E systems with risk assessments, incident reporting and investigations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to resolve equipment failures and improve asset reliability.
• Assist with large-scale operations including fermentation and chromatography as required.
• Assist Logistics with manufacturing planning activities and inventory management.
• Support transfer of new products from Process Development into Manufacturing.

Skills

Large-scale manufacturing

ISO compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Sekisui Diagnostics Maidstone, Kent is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist I to join our Production team. You will collect and analyse production data, plan manufacturing activities, and support continuous improvement across departments.

The role requires experience in large-scale manufacturing, familiarity with ISO standards, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You will work with QA, HS&E, Engineering and Maintenance to optimise processes and ensure compliance.