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.
Primary Function:
- To conduct internal and external audits and maintained the audits schedule.
- Responsible for Compliance activities in the plant.
- Responsible for managing the supplier quality program.
- Responsible for SAP & POMS changes and verification of recipes, inspection plan etc.
- To ensure all complaints are properly investigation per Abbott's requirements and responded to affiliates in a timely manner.
- Works with cross-functional teams to identify cause, track progress and drive resolution of quality issues.
- To ensure metrics for complaints are collated and trend.
- Responsible for the QA related activities for New product introduction.
- Knowledge of basic principles, methods, technologies and practices of a professional/ technical field.
- General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area.
- Focused on learning the key aspects and duties of the job being performed.
- Applied research, information gathering and analytical skills.
- Handle detailed, structured problems.
- Works on assignments where judgements is required a majority of the time.
- Works under general direction, seeks assistance as needed.
- Contributes to own team/ closely related teams through quality and accuracy of own output.
- Conveys information in a concise and professional manner.
- Ask effective questions and solicits feedback to understand needs.
- Anticipates future needs based on past transactions
- Ensure product registration is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Any other duty as assigned by supervisor.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ensure all quality systems are in compliance with Abbott's corporate and division policy, procedures, applicable regulatory and standard.
- Responsible for document control and certifications (product quality related).
- Applies advanced knowledge of technical/ administrative skills to leverage the skills of others. To ensure all document change packages are processed timely and accurately.
- To conduct internal and external audits and maintained the audits schedule. Responsible for compliance activities in the plant.
- Responsible for SAP changes and verification of recipes, inspection plan, etc.
- Develops an understanding of internal operations and how related teams interact to achieve results.
- Work is guided by operational and project objectives. Improves process efficiencies in support of objectives. Uses a variety of data analysis tools and methodologies. Applies independent judgment to solve systemic problems.
- Recommends actions and regularly exercises discretion with regards to key business processes within the team.
- Plans and oversees the daily activities of a team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science or related disciplines
- Min 1-3 years of relevant experience in quality control/quality audit in pharmaceutical/food manufacturing preferred
- Good leadership and problem-solving skill. Good communication and report writing skill.
- Project management skills or experience in project management is essential.
- Team player with initiative, drive, good communication skills and a strong command of written English.
- Proven problem-solving capability, customer focus and commitment to continuous. Knowledge of HACCP and ISO systems would be preferred.
- Working exposure and understanding of manufacturing process.
- Knowledge in food engineering, thermal heat processing and fluid flow characterization, as well as experience in a dairy/ nutritional industry, would be advantageous.
*Kindly note that this position is based in Tuas.
