Lead Manufacturing Technician in Havant

Location: Biopure - Havant

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Lead Manufacturing Technician (Injection Moulding) to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the efficient use and maximised output of manufacturing within BioPure.
• Ensure procedural compliance and adherence to high health and safety standards.
• Oversee and manage the repair and servicing of all production mould tooling with external toolmakers.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement across manufacturing including SMED, cycle time and scrap reduction projects.
• Accurately maintain documentation to ensure full product traceability and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Hold overall responsibility for your team of technicians, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to meet production plans and business needs.
• Troubleshoot machinery and tooling defects, produce detailed tooling reports, and work directly with toolmakers to resolve issues.
• Manage the daily workload of your team by effectively prioritising tasks to meet operational goals.
• Oversee mould tool changes, set-ups, and production approvals, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating waste throughout the manufacturing process.
• Work with HR to address concerns related to disciplinary actions, performance management, or sickness absence.
• Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 14644 cleanroom requirements, BS EN ISO 9001, and cGMP standards.
• Liaise with Planning, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Quality Control teams to maintain an efficient manufacturing flow.
• Support engineering in the process development of new tooling projects.

Skills/Experience

• Significant technical experience in injection moulding and mould tool setting, ideally in a Medical or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience leading and managing a team effectively.
• Hands-on experience setting up new processes for both cold runner and hot runner tools.
• Strong understanding of BS EN ISO 9001 and cGMP standards.
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO 14644 cleanroom requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of IQ/OQ/PQ validation processes within a regulated pharmaceutical setting.
• Experience working within Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) frameworks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing to BS EN ISO 9001 standards is highly desirable.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Company Overview: At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference.