Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s health. We\xe2\x80\x99re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Primary Function:

• Responsible for allocating responsibilities and overseeing operations on overall production lines whilst monitoring productivity performance against established production targets.
• Oversight of materials management and reviews the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for materials management and cleaning activities.
• Propose and implement improvements with change control management to production workflows, equipment and systems to achieve production targets in a timely manner.
• Plan and manage production activities in a way which drives operational efficiency and excellence, and should possess underlying technical knowledge of equipment and systems within the production areas.
• Enforce discipline and comply strictly to highly regulated standards for safety and quality.
• Meticulous and precise work and is passionate in creating a working environment that leads and motivates teams to drive excellence in their tasks.
• Analytical and systematic in investigating problems and decisive in implementing optimal solutions in the course of his work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive collaborative efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for shift.
• Initiate, manage and make timely fact based decisions that impact product quality and food safety.
• Model and promote behaviors that ensure delivery of high quality products for our customers while championing compliance with Abbott policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements.
• Preparation and active participation in internal and external Quality audits and incident investigation and reporting, coupled with timely implementation of corrective and preventive
• actions.
• Track, trend and continuously improve performance for direct expenses, headcount, overtime, OEE, production (unit/hour, pound/hour), MUV, Scrap and CIP for production areas.
• Promote and drive continuous improvement programs using Operational Excellence tools and methodologies in processes/procedures in the shift for root cause analysis and resolution of issues.
• Drive OEE performance, understand the drivers, and develop and execute plans around improvement of line performance and quality metrics with support from direct manager.
• Actively plan and organize the day to day manufacturing operations and look-ahead schedules, ensuring production connectivity with Planning and supporting functions.
• Anticipate and drive proper alignment and prioritization between manufacturing and support teams.
• Coach and direct individuals and the team to meet performance goals and objectives.
• Lead efforts to deliver the EHS performance for the shift/ line of accountability.
• Plan and manage training and development plan of the team members.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Sciences or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production with min 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in GMP/ packaging/food industry
• Able and willing to work 12-hours rotation shift
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proven leadership capabilities with coaching and people development skills
• Influencing and collaboration skills
• Change management skills
• Experience working on Continuous Improvement Projects, trained in using LSS problem solving tools
• Project management skills - strong in project planning & execution

*Kindly note this position is based in TuasFollow 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.The base pay for this position is N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: ManufacturingDIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply ChainLOCATION: Singapore
Singapore : SN01ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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