Responsibilities

• Lead a team of line leaders and operators to meet daily production output, quality, productivity and yield.

• Conduct daily pass-down meetings and escalate line issues if any

• Oversee manpower/overtime and consumables planning

• Ensure manufacturing and safety procedures are being followed

• Conduct training/coaching to leaders & operators to improve performance

• Implement ideas and improvement activities to prevent human errors

• Ensure good discipline and housekeeping in the line

• Coordinate with other departments to support projects, evaluations and preventive maintenance activities in the fab

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Science/Production/IT

• Preferably experienced in high-tech, high-vol manufacturing environment

• Good leadership and communication skills

• Willing to work 12-hour shifts (day or night)

Abbott 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:

• The TPM R&D Lead will bring strong technical and scientific expertise and will be able to lead complex projects at multiple TPMs concurrently. Projects will include developing new formulations or transfer of current formulations to Third Party Manufacturers (TPMs).
• In addition, the role will require the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of formulation development and manufacturing processing technologies for both Powder and Liquid Nutritional products.
• The role will also require the incumbent to provide technical day to day support to the TPMs, and the AN TPM Organization helping to investigate and solve manufacturing or formulation issues.
• Establish effective working relationships with Third Party Manufacturers, and Divisional functions including Regulatory, Medical, Design Assurance, Tech Centre and Quality groups.
• In addition, the incumbent will be a self-starter, who demonstrates an excellent attention to detail and communication skills,

Major Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Design and formulate nutritional products for manufacture at TPM sites to meet new regulations or to meet new market requirements
• Transfer formulas from AN sites to TPMs
• Provide technical input into new plant or equipment design at TPMs
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes at TPMs
• Support the qualification of new ingredients, including premixes, and suppliers Formulate new premixes
• Support the supplier audits as required
• Develop all formulations and updates to formulations using DevEx software tool

Documentation Development

• Draft, route and approve new document packages for new formulations
• Revise/Update existing documentation as needed
• Create Raw Material Specification documents for new ingredients and advise QA on Raw Material testing Program requirements
• Create protocols for trials and stability activities
• Prepare Deviations in the Quality Systems to support First Lot To Stock manufacture
• Prepare validation protocols
• Draft Change Requests; review and approve CRs as needed; track progress and cycle time; elevate as needed
• Draft, update or review Exception Reports and Deviations as needed

Technical Expertise

• Support assessment of new TPMs, advise on process and equipment requirements.
• Support assessment of new ingredients
• Draft finished product testing requirements
• Create special documentation as required to support registrations (BM wt/wt %, % dairy, certificates of origin, C of LC)
• Investigations for alternate claims
• Provide supplemental information to Market Affiliates, Medical Safety and Regulatory Affairs
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues
• Support QA function of the TPM group with investigation of complaints, deviations and Exceptions Reports
• Support Regulatory impact assessments, including for changes or proposed changes to Market regulations
• Provide technical support for import / export exemptions and support to customs compliance office
• Attend pilot and factory trials
• Provide training on the formulation and manufacturing to all AN TPM staff

Project Management

• Support the development of project scope,
• Define trials and budget requirements.
• Manage testing program including tracking of financial spend.
• Develop test plans and test requirements through the life cycle of the product.
• Attend project meetings for all R&D activities with the project team and the TPM(s) and provide technical leadership.
• Support strategic project activities such as Margin and Profitability.
• Identify and implement product and process improvements.
• Identify, implement and support cost savings activities.
• Provide regular weekly and monthly highlights to management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and sharing best practices across the supply chain to ensure maximum synergy across the Global Third Party Manufacturing operations.

Stability Data Monitoring

• Maintain repository of stability data for TPM products
• Collect and collate stability data.
• Provide stability data and reports as needed to support registrations.
• Issue shelf-life testing reports, recommendations and justifications
• Coordinate stability testing for TPM products conducted across all TPMs
• Compile test data from all TPMs and track and trend results and provide recommendations for updates to formulations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science /Dairy/Nutrition or related Science/Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Development and Processing Technology of nutritional liquid and powder products preferred or food products
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Prior experience in manufacturing plant/ third party manufacturing environment preferred.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Set up lighting systems for OB productions.
• Operate lighting console and execute lighting cues.
• Set up lights for location shoots.
• Work closely with set designer, producer, cameraman and CCU operator to produce quality broadcast productions.
• Maintain lighting fixtures and accessories.  

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in broadcast/ video/ stage productions is preferred.
• Nitec/ Higher Nitec in Video Production/ Broadcast & Media/ Performance Production/ Filmmaking or Diploma in Audio Visual Technology/ Media Production/ Arts and Theatre Management/ Broadcast Media.
• Knowledge in broadcast/ video/ stage/ photography lighting.
• Able to work in a team (team player)