Job Title: Lead Moulding Technician
Location: Waterlooville
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
When you join Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of the Spirax Group, you will be part of a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
This role will focus on:
* Supporting the efficient use and maximized output of manufacturing within BioPure.
* Ensuring procedural compliance and adherence to high health and safety standards.
* Overseeing and managing the repair and servicing of all production mould tooling with external toolmakers.
* Identifying areas for continuous improvement across manufacturing, including SMED, cycle time, and scrap reduction projects.
* Maintaining documentation for full product traceability and compliance with GMP.
Key accountabilities include:
* Leading and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for your team of technicians.
* Collaborating with manufacturing teams to meet production plans and business needs.
* Troubleshooting machinery and tooling defects, producing detailed reports, and working with toolmakers to resolve issues.
* Managing daily team workload by prioritizing tasks effectively.
* Overseeing mould tool changes, set-ups, and production approvals safely and efficiently.
* Driving continuous improvement by eliminating waste in manufacturing processes.
* Working with HR to address disciplinary, performance, or sickness concerns.
* Maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with standards like BS EN ISO 14644, BS EN ISO 9001, and cGMP.
* Liaising with Planning, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Quality Control teams for efficient flow.
* Supporting engineering in new tooling project development.
To be successful, you will need:
* Significant technical experience in injection moulding and mould tool setting, preferably in a regulated environment.
* Experience leading and managing a team effectively.
* Experience setting up new processes for cold and hot runner tools.
* Understanding of BS EN ISO 9001 and cGMP standards for compliance.
* Knowledge of BS EN ISO 14644 cleanroom requirements is advantageous but not essential.
* Understanding of IQ/OQ/PQ validation processes is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working arrangements
* Generous holiday allowance
* Paid volunteering leave
* Private healthcare
* Retirement plan
* Life assurance
* Additional inclusion benefits
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are committed to creating inclusive and equitable workplaces where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our support includes gender-neutral parental leave, caregiver leave, support for pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, and menopause-friendly policies. Learn more at Our Inclusion Commitments.
Company Overview
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is a leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries. Part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good company, we aim to create sustainable value and a more efficient, safe, and sustainable world. Our technologies are vital in industries like Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, supporting daily life products worldwide. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and strives for equity across all aspects of our operations.
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