Onsite Process Technician Coordinator - Shift Lead

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

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Process Technician Coordinator to join our Sittingbourne site on a 12-month, fully onsite contract. You will support BDP manufacturing and packaging in line with cGMP, helping teams follow robust procedures and record accurately.

You will supervise a small team, perform routine manufacturing tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated production environment (pharmaceutical/chemical/food).
• Experience supervising a team in pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Good numeracy and communication skills.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail and collaborative attitude.
• Willingness to commit to alternating shift pattern and travel by car to Sittingbourne site.

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

Numeracy

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

NVQ or equivalent in pharmaceutical/related industry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Process Technician Coordinator to join our Sittingbourne site on a 12-month, fully onsite contract. You will support BDP manufacturing and packaging in line with cGMP, helping teams follow robust procedures and record accurately.

You will supervise a small team, perform routine manufacturing tasks, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining quality, safety and regulatory compliance.