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:

• Lead Food Safety risk assessment and quality records (QRs) for escalation on lines as per Global GMP lifecycle policy.
• Provides support and inputs to update Food Safety Policy and site HACCP.
• Provide support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate the efficient operations within the production area.
• To optimize existing processes and to ensure that production goals are met. Ensures systems and processes to maintain GMP at workplace.
• Collaborate with Operations sub-functions in tracking critical production and cleaning parameters to track and collate responses for consumers/medical/affiliates escalations.
• Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that can produce non-conforming products.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible to Manage and focus directly on GMP food safety engineering/food security and validation, in preparation for the commercial production of regulated products.
• Support execution of projects related to food safety and optimization of existing manufacturing processes to deliver products with the production requirements consistent with Gold Standard Policies.
• Responsible for leak management and sanitation response during food safety events, including oversight for sanitation and verification activities.
• Ensures effectiveness of routine sanitation and cleaning activities.
• Train shopfloor technicians on food safety requirements
• Responsible to perform quality events investigation and coming up with CAPA action. Ensuring the effectiveness of CAPA action.
• Interface with other departments and suppliers to address root causes.
• Responsible to motivate and train employees for the facility and from third party as part of food safety program.
• Partner with Engineering on the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Co-Development of qualification and validation protocols.
• Execution of qualification and validation activities
• Lead incident reviews to investigate and correct microbiological non-conformities and provide recommendation regarding process design, product disposition and continuous improvement.
• Optimize the documentation for quality systems, cleaning and validation, SOPs, HACCP plans, and food safety policy and protocols.
• Ensures plant Food Safety documentation is maintained in an audit-ready state, meeting all statutory, regulatory requirements & customer expectations.
• Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at an effective operating cost.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures.
• Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
• Implement, document, and maintain controlled, repeatable production processes.
• Understands the business needs of the company and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Process Engineering/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Food Science/Biotechnology/Microbiology
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in quality/manufacturing/production, preferably in a GMP environment in food/pharma industry
• Able and willing to work on shift pattern (12 hours rotation shift)
• Preferably with knowledge in SAP system/POMS/MES.
• Preferably with knowledge about food microbiology, pathogens and food safety.
• Able to make fast decision and react efficiently to situation.
• Understands engineering principles, theories concepts, practices and techniques

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas.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.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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