PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Provides support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate the efficient operations within the production area.​

• To optimize existing processes and to ensure that production goals are met. Ensure attainment of level of production and activities on an hour-to-hour, daily, monthly and yearly basis.

• Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that product non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues.

• Interfaces with Quality and Research & Development organizations to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the overall projects related to Manufacturing Equipment/ design while ensuring the highest levels of quality.

• Oversees the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products.

• Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at an effective operating cost.

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures.

• Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.

• Prepares reports, publishes and makes presentations to communicate findings.

• Partner with Engineering on the Installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

• Implement, document and maintain controlled, repeatable production processes.

• Create and upgrade equipment or process operating procedures to be used by manufacturing personnel.

• Development of qualification and validation protocols.

• Participate in and/or lead qualification and validation activities.

• Interface with other departments and suppliers to address root causes.

• Incorporate business policies and procedures into task completion.

• Understands the business needs of the company and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.

• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.

• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or in related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing process experience in chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in SAP systems and advances project management capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to make swift, judicious decisions and respond effectively to dynamic situations

• Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and methodologies.

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas.

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