Senior/ Shift Supervisor

Tuas, Singapore

Job Description


Site Name: Singapore - Tuas
Posted Date: Nov 28 2023
The Senior Shift Supervisor / Shift Supervisor will support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the manufacturing facility so as to achieve productivity targets and objectives in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner, and meeting Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and other regulatory standards. The Senior Shift Supervisor / Shift Supervisor is a First Line Leader (FLL) serving the following key functions: 1. Management / Supervisory of the team of biotechnologist

  • Leading the team in completion of operation steps, delivery of batches and project deliverables
  • Provide guidance to the team of biotechnologists
  • Take sound technical decision with respect to process issues occurring on the shopfloor
2. First Line Technical Expertise
  • Provide technical expertise on the shopfloor to the team of biotechnologists
  • Assist in troubleshooting and investigation of issues that happened on the shopfloor
  • Ensure the development of technical competency of biotechnologists
  • To provide process and technical support in transferring operations and technology for Hepatitis B (HBV) drug substances product manufacture from current production site in Belgium RX59 to Singapore (SG) Tuas.
This role reports to the Operations Lead and will support him/her in any other tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Operations Management
  • Responsible to support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the future manufacturing facility. Manufacturing activities include:
    • Preparation and Supply of media, buffers and materials
    • Manufacturing of intermediates and drug substance
  • Optimize the utilization of capacity and manufacturing resource with sustain efficiency in:
    • Facility
    • Manpower
    • Process
  • Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements
  • Meet project milestones and deliverables, e.g: Participate & Execute Commissioning and Qualification activities Small equipment sourcing and material introduction Collate process information to support process design Design and draft relevant document, e.g SOP, Checklist, OJT and WRA
  • Identify areas for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency
  • Carry out other related duties as assigned by N+1
2. Planning / Schedule
  • Adherence to project timeline
3. Management
  • Ensure the morale, discipline and well being of the team are well managed and taken care of
  • Ensure timely intervention and escalation of any potential conflicts and misunderstanding between team members
  • Monitor, plan and coordinate resources to ensure effective utilization of operational staff
  • Conduct performance review and development discussion sessions to provide timely performance feedback to N-1 as well as supporting individuals in team to achieve career aspiration
  • Ensure team performance in delivering project deliverables
  • Ensure in place in use of GSK Production System (GPS), e.g Tier 1 board with KPI adherence, with the team
  • Ensure Capacity Management (CAPMAN), Continuous Improvement (CI), issues reporting and escalation, etc are in place in use for the team
  • Act as backup to run the process on the shopfloor when there are manpower shortages
4. Leadership (Senior Shift Supervisor)
  • Coach and provide guidance to the Shift Supervisor / biotechnologists in the production team in their execution of tasks
  • To assist the Operations Lead in ensuring the quality and delivery of tasks
5. Technology Transfer
  • Participate in new technology and / or new process transfer
6. Environment, Health, Safety and Wellness
  • Ensure safe and secure operations in the facility
  • Identify and resolve potential safety issues or risks together with the team
  • Support and facilitate safety audits and follow up on the recommendations and Corrective Actions (CAPA)
  • Responsible as the primary work permit approver for respective area
7. Training and Development
  • Ensure that all biotechnologists are trained in accordance to the training matrix
  • To provide support and guidance to new joiner, ensuring their smooth transition to the new environment
  • Develop oneself as process Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • Guide junior employees to ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity
  • Assist in conducting on-the-job training of the team
8. Interface with Other Department / Team
  • Develop good relationship within the team and with other departments (including MSAT, QA, QC, TS, etc) to ensure timely delivery of objectives

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • DIPLOMA / DEGREE in any Engineering and Science related discipline
  • At least 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant as manufacturing technician or graduate with minimum 4 years of relevant working experience
  • Basic knowledge of cGMP and Safety issue management
  • Knowledge in SAP transaction
  • Knowledge in biotechnology equipment
  • Good troubleshooting skills
  • People management skill
  • Effective communication skill
  • Effective organization skill
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong conflict management skill

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1386060
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Tuas, Singapore
  • Education
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