DirecciónAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
Primary Function:
- Provide leadership in the operations of the Process Research Lab (PRL) and Asia Pilot Plant (APP).
- Support/Lead change control activities, quality impact assessment, investigation, CAPA, and audits for pilot plant operations.
- Implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and participate in related cross-functional projects.
Major Responsibilities:
- Accountable for the safety, quality and regulatory compliance of the entire shift operations.
- Ensure timely manufacture of research prototypes that meet the intended research purposes.
- Lead and supervise shift technicians and in-house contract technicians in the operation of multiple process equipment systems.
- Perform routine operations tasks. Monitor and maintain process equipment in compliance with site safety procedures and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) within the Asia Pilot Plant (APP) and Process Research Lab (PRL).
- Coordinate/support trial material readiness.
- Coordinate ad-hoc maintenance activities. Coordination may include oversight of third-party contractors and vendors.
- Support/lead risk assessment and development of standard operating procedures related to operations and maintenance of process equipment systems.
- Support/lead safety and quality events investigation, identify and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support/lead and execute equipment qualification (ES/IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Complete review of trial records on time.
- Complete internal and external training assessments on time.
- Provide honest, accurate feedback to peers and superiors and exchange relevant information openly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance productivity.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical Process Technology, Food Technology or related disciplines
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in production/manufacturing, preferably in GMP environment
- Well-versed with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good leadership, organizational and communication skills.
- Good team player with initiative.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks and stay focused effectively.
- Ability to draft technical protocols with minimum supervision.
- Must be able to do shift work (rotating day/night shift) and willing to do overtime if required.
*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas
