Assoc. Tech, Operations

Working in a 12-hours shift reporting to the Packaging Manager, you are responsible for supporting and executing the set up of Packaging operations. This involves working closely together with cross functional team to ensure Safety, Quality, Compliance and Operational aspects of the packaging lines during start-up of new lines in between commercial production. Post set up and as the team ramps up for commercial supply, you will support routine Packaging operations activities, operation & troubleshooting of the equipment to ensure they meet GMP, regulatory and supply requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Be working within the packaging operations teams and contribute to the daily completion of production activities and maintaining schedule adherence.
• Participate actively as part of the Site start-up team in to support shakedown activities for Syringe and Vial Packaging lines to prepare for commercial production.
• Shape data-driven decisions that solve business challenges and deliver on desired outcomes and people experience.
• Drive innovation, every plant area is a model area using our Company Production System (MPS).
• Build future-ready manufacturing facility and position our Manufacturing Division in Singapore as strategic site for new products and innovation solutions in the Global Network.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Meet site's safety, health and environmental (SHE) performance objectives and participate in improvement initiatives
• Perform Packaging operations as per production operational needs and ensure Safety and cGMP requirements are met.
• Actively contribute to resolve problems and seek improvement opportunities within the work module assigned
• Implement corrective actions as documented following regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Ensure operations related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Participate in and supports the implementation of actions for Investigations and Audits.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) as a team member when assigned.

Enhance and uphold Operations Quality

• Responsible for completing all assigned operational tasks, whilst ensuring documentation is accurate and completed for the assigned equipment.
• Able to provide constructive feedback and solutions to issues identified in the work place.
• Responsible to participate in improvement projects and actively generate ideas
• Ensure both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant based on training requirements.
• Use tier meetings and other opportunities to engage positively with others so as to foster team collaboration and co-create a high performance work environment

Operations Excellence

• Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.
• Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping and pro-actively carry out minor repair works on packaging equipment
• Effectively communicates throughout the shift and during shift handover. Escalate operational issues to appropriate level when required.
• Provide detailed information for all operational events to assist in Quality notification investigations.
• Perform routine GMP equipment cleaning/minor maintenance and equipment set-up, and support area cleaning as assigned.
• Resolve issues in a timely manner and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Situationally aware and perceptive while operating the machinery.
• Ensure that packaged products meet safety and quality specifications

Problem solving

• Analyze and recommend solutions for identified issues
• Support Production and Maintenance teams on problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Able to properly assess the situation and understand when to escalate to a higher level.
• Work together with the team to use 5S tool to maintain the working environment and perform Kaizen for improvement activities.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience

• O-level / Nitec/Higher NitecDiploma in Technical Area

• Fresh graduate or with minimum experience in similar industry is acceptable
• Strong background in operation of chemical/pharmaceutical systems including hands on experience.
• Familiarized with cGMP working environment and good understanding of safety practices
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge in using Microsoft Office
• Able to work in 12-hours rotating shift