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PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Responsible for allocating responsibilities and overseeing operations for assigned area and lines whilst monitoring productivity rates against established targets.
• Oversight of materials management and reviews the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for materials management and cleaning activities.
• Propose and implement improvements 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 facilities.
• Comply strictly with highly regulated standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and drive collaborative efforts required to deliver quality and compliance performance for shift.
• Initiate, manage and make decisions which impact product quality.
• 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.
• Accountable for shopfloor incident investigation and reporting for assigned area, coupled with timely escalation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Track, trend and continuously improve performance for overtime, OEE, production (unit/hour, pound/hour), MUV, Scrap and CIP for assigned areas.
• Promoted 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 schedules.
• 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 required to deliver the EHS performance for the shift/line of accountability.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma with minimum 5 years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication.
• Possess coaching and development skill.
• Possess change management and problem-solving skills.
• Possess control knowledge
• Is a team-player
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Experience working on Continuous Improvement Projects
• Is analytical and systematic in investing programs and decisive in implementing optimal solutions in the course of his work.

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas and is on 12-hour rotation shift.

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