Job Description

Assoc. Tech, Operations

• Develop strategies that align with business imperatives
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x9cSafety First, Quality Always\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

Working in 8 hours day shift from Monday to Friday reporting to the Packaging Manager, you are responsible for supporting and executing the setup of Packaging operations. This involves working closely together with cross functional team to ensure Safety, Quality, Compliance and Operational aspects of the packaging lines during start-up of new vial packaging line and subsequently support routine Packaging operations activities, operation & troubleshooting of the equipment to ensure they meet GMP, regulatory and supply requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Safety & Compliance

• Meet site\'s safety, health and environmental (SHE) performance objectives and participate in improvement initiatives
• Perform Packaging operations as per production operational needs and ensure Safety and cGMP requirements are met.
• Actively contribute to resolve problems and seek improvement opportunities within the work module assigned
• Implement corrective actions as documented following regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Ensure operations related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Participate in and supports the implementation of actions for Investigations and Audits.
• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) as a team member when assigned.

Enhance and uphold Operations Quality

• Responsible for completing all assigned operational tasks, whilst ensuring documentation is accurate and completed for the assigned equipment.
• Able to provide constructive feedback and solutions to issues identified in the work place.
• Responsible to participate in improvement projects and actively generate ideas
• Ensure both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant based on training requirements.
• Use tier meetings and other opportunities to engage positively with others so as to foster team collaboration and co-create a high performance work environment

Operations Excellence

• Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.
• Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping and pro-actively carry out minor repair works on packaging equipment
• Effectively communicates throughout the shift and during shift handover. Escalate operational issues to appropriate level when required.
• Provide detailed information for all operational events to assist in Quality notification investigations.
• Perform routine GMP equipment cleaning/minor maintenance and equipment set-up, and support area cleaning as assigned.
• Resolve issues in a timely manner and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Situationally aware and perceptive while operating the machinery.
• Ensure that packaged products meet safety and quality specifications

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

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• O-level / Diploma in Technical Area

• 1-3 years previous manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical (preferred) or similar industry.
• Strong background in operation of chemical/pharmaceutical systems including hands on experience.
• Familiarized with cGMP working environment and good understanding of safety practices
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge in using Microsoft Office
• Normal office working hour (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Opportunity to work in a market giant

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\xe2\x80\x99s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are\xe2\x80\xa6

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for\xe2\x80\xa6

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us \xe2\x80\x94 and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

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Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: On-Site

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