Total 2 technician job vacancies in Maintenance / Repair category in Singapore

• This is part of the WDA programme – the contract will be 2 years in duration.
• To work in a culturally diverse and high-performance team who has built a lot of capabilities in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our manufacturing site is looking for Pharmaceutical Technician to perform manufacturing operations per production schedule in in compliance with cGMP and achieve the operational objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing all assigned pharm operations, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules.
• Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.
• Provides timely and accurate information to visual boards.
• Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping.
• Effectively communicates during shift handover.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance
• Minimum 2 years of experience in operations and maintenance preferably in manufacturing, oil & gas, semiconductor or chemical industries

This is a Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train) under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria:

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcome to apply
• Singaporeans/PRs only

The program aims to support those who is willing to take up traineeship opportunities in biopharmaceutical sector. These traineeships will help candidates develop their skills professionally, equip them with valuable industry experience and allow them to gain a firmer foothold in the job market across various sectors.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you are responsible for supporting and executing the setup of the Packaging operations. This involves working closely together with the Capital Project team to ensure Safety, Quality, Compliance and Operational aspects of the packaging lines are adequately included during the design and construction phase. Post construction and qualification, as the team prepares for commercial supply, you will support the engineering and maintenance activities to ensure they meet GMP, regulatory and supply requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Participate actively as part of the Site start-up team in equipment FATs and site qualification activities (IQ, OQ and PPQ) for Syringe and Vial Packaging lines.
• 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 MPS.
• Build future-ready manufacturing facility and position Singapore as strategic site for new products and innovation solutions in the Global Network.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & compliance

• Uphold and comply with safety standards and never compromise on patient, team and personal safety.
• Participate in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvement initiatives.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions as recommended from investigations, regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Understand and ensure Safety and cGMP requirements are met. Ensure equipment related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) as a team member when assigned.

Enhance and uphold Maintenance quality

• Execute maintenance and improvement activities within the IPT, ensure preventative maintenance is completed according to schedule requirements, and support equipment change control implementations.
• Reduce equipment downtime and enhance equipment performance through quality preventive maintenance works.
• Executes CMMS Work Instruction from Packaging line (e.g. Isolation and Reconnection of electrical supply, replace faulty part, troubleshoot, repair E/I and mechanical faults).

Operations excellence

• Support and meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.
• Proactively assess and carry out preventive maintenance and corrective repair works on packaging, robotic and conveying system.
• Contribute to maintain a high level of good housekeeping and carrying out operations within accepted GMP and HSE practices.
• Resolve issues in a timely manner and minimize equipment down time.
• Participate in Continuous improvement initiatives. Identify and report improvement for routine work activities.
• Highly effective worker; resourceful with a “get-it-done, can-do” attitude.

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 Engineering team to use 5S tool to maintain the working environment and perform Kaizen for improvement activities.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience

• Nitec/ Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in the chemical or semiconductor industry.
• Experience or knowledge of PLC’s/HMI’s, electrical protective devices will be an added advantage.
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Basic knowledge in using Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Professional Competencies

• Resilient and resourceful
• Continuous learning mindset
• Foster teamwork and cross collaboration
• Strong work ethics
• Result driven mindset

Job Requirements

• Physically fit as the job requires employee to stand, walk, crouch, lift, twist, climb and reach.
• In addition, employee may be required to stand for a period of time, climb flights of stairs, and wear hearing protection equipment as required by the job.
• May be required to be on standby for any emergency repair after office hours, weekends and public holidays.

This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only.
• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with minimum 2 years working experience.
• Open to two years contract.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path.
• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solution to its customers world-wide.
• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future.