Onsite Process Technician Coordinator - BDP Manufacturing

Planet Pharma; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks two Process Technician Coordinators for an onsite 12-month contract in Sittingbourne. You will support BDP manufacturing and packaging in a regulated environment, ensuring adherence to cGMP and safety standards.

You will initiate and check production steps, train colleagues, and drive improvements to quality, efficiency and cost. Car ownership and commuting to site are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated production environment, ideally pharmaceutical, chemical or food manufacturing.
• Experience supervising or leading a team in a pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Good numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out BDP manufacturing and packaging processes as an initiator and checker, following documented procedures.
• Deliver production batches against schedule while ensuring product quality is protected.
• Complete batch documentation, equipment and area logbooks, quality records, deviations, CAPAs, protocols and change controls accurately.
• Perform routine microbiological testing in the Commercial Manufacturing Suite.
• Complete cleaning procedures for areas and equipment to cGMP standards.
• Liaise with supply chain, warehouse, engineering, QC and QA teams on production scheduling.
• Train and coach new starters and other technicians on processes and manufacturing changes.
• Identify and implement improvements that support efficiency, quality and cost reduction.
• Report atypical events and deviations promptly and support safe, compliant working practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Numeracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ or similar (pharmaceutical)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks two Process Technician Coordinators for an onsite 12-month contract in Sittingbourne. You will support BDP manufacturing and packaging in a regulated environment, ensuring adherence to cGMP and safety standards.

You will initiate and check production steps, train colleagues, and drive improvements to quality, efficiency and cost. Car ownership and commuting to site are required.