Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

• Perform manufacturing operations per production schedule in compliance with cGMP and achieve the operational objectives.

• Meet Site's safety, health and environmental (SHE) performance objectives through compliance with site SHE rules.

• Ability to carry out basic shopfloor trouble shooting, initiate escalation and RTPS, and participate in solution development and implementation. 

MAIN RESPONSBILITIES

Manufacturing Excellence

Routine Operation

• Tablet Manufacturing Process – Dispensing, Granulation, Charging, Blending, Compression and Film Coating.
• Perform and maintain Operation Area and Facility housekeeping to meet audit readiness requirement.
• Complete all assigned tasks/activities with accurate documentation.
• Meet performance metrics of the assigned tasks/operations.
• Provides accurate information to report, visual factory and boards.
• Effective communication during shift handover/takeover.
• Conduct On-The-Job training for peer as assigned/required.

Non-Routine Operation I Campaign Turnaround Activities

• Performs equipment cleaning/maintenance/calibration/performance check and setup (at least either two modules) in Tablet Manufacturing Operation and supports equipment cleaning for all operations.
• Responsible to perform and support IQ/OQ/PQ when assigned.

 Incident, Deviation Investigation

• Provide detailed information for all events to assist in investigation.
• Responsible to carry out basic shopfloor trouble shooting and escalate to next appropriate level when required.
• Support data collection to assist investigations.

Continuous Improvement

• Participates and supports Kaizen events in operations in accordance with Kaizen plans when assigned.
• Provide improvement feedback based on understanding of lean tools and techniques.

Quality/ SHE Stewardship

Quality

• Ensures manufacturing related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed as per GMP/GDP standard.

Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensures compliance to all Safety requirements and participates as ERT or DFAT team member when assigned.
• Participates and supports the implementation of actions for Incident Investigations or Audits.
• Highlights "Near Miss”, “Un-safe Condition” and other improvement ideas for work environment.

 

People Excellence

People Management

• Use Tier process, handover/takeover and other opportunities to engage positively with peers with positive and effective communication to promote teamwork.
• Share technical knowledge and Tap-in to peer as when training / opportunity occurs.

Self

• Exhibit a positive attitude and provide constructive feedback & solutions to issues /opportunities in the workplace.
• Responsible to participate in improvement project and actively generate ideas.
• Develops and updates on career path with manager, which is aligned with Performance Management Process.
• Ensures both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant against individual training requirements.
• Must be willing to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night).

Qualification:

• A Diploma or a Technical school graduate Science/ Engineering with strong background in operation / maintenance in pharmaceutical / chemical manufacturing experience.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of operation / maintenance hands-on experience.

Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies

• Refer to Career Framework Competency Model.

Other Personal Attributes:

• Strong background in operation of pharmaceutical / chemical systems including hands on experience.
• Experience in safety procedures / practices.
• Familiarized with cGMP/DGP working environment.
• Good writing and communication skill.
• Understanding of lean tools and techniques including Work Standards, Kanban, 5S and Visual management.
• Has the capability to train peer on operations, cleaning and housekeeping.

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Audit Readiness, Biological Manufacturing, Business Writing, Cleaning Equipment, Cleanroom Gowning, Communication, Computer Literacy, Constructive Feedback, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Leadership Management, Leadership Theories, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging Operations, People Management, Performance Metrics, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Procedure Adherence, Production Scheduling, Quality Management {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

10/2/2026

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