Process Improvement Technician

Hunter Selection; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Process Improvement Technician in Felixstowe. The role involves conducting testing and analysis, troubleshooting issues, and supporting operational improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices, and experience in a quality role. A degree in a related field is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Banks

10% company pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Global employment opportunities

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Qualifications

• Experience within a process/manufacturing quality role.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and analysis on materials and products.
• Interpret and communicate results to relevant teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend solutions.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Experience with statistical analysis

Excellent communication abilities

Team collaboration

Manufacturing excellence tools

Education

Degree in biology, biotech, chemistry or similar

Job description

Overview

Process Improvement Technician

Felixstowe

Monday - Friday

£46,000+

25 days holiday + Banks

Employee assistance program

10% company pension contribution

Global employment opportunities

Leading developing and training

Discount platforms

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams in an R&D and production facility to support operational improvements and drive performance across key areas of the business. You\'ll contribute to maintaining high product standards, assist in implementing sustainable changes, and help identify opportunities for efficiency through data analysis and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a range of non-routine testing and analysis on materials and products
• Interpreting and communicating results to relevant teams
• Following and updating standard operating procedures and test methods
• Applying good laboratory practices (GLP) throughout all work
• Troubleshooting technical issues and recommending solutions
• Maintaining accurate and detailed testing records
• Supporting plant and process problem-solving initiatives
• Partnering with operational teams to apply tools such as Loss & Waste analysis, RCPS, and DMAIC

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Experience with statistical analysis and quality control charts
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Experience within a process/manufacturing quality role
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Have the skills to utilize manufacturing excellence tools and techniques (e.g. 5S, set up time reduction, Lean six sigma, Autonomous and Reliability centered Maintenance)
• Degree in biology, biotech, chemistry or similar (Good to have)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business