Job Description

Technician, Operations (WDA)

THE OPPORTUNITY

Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
 

 Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

What will you do:

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

Meet Site's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance objectives through compliance with site EHS established rules and regulations.

Ability to carry out basic shop floor trouble shooting, initiate RTPS sheet and participate in development, improvement and implement.

Routine Operation

Responsible for completing all assigned activities, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules.

Timely review of RT report on modules.

Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations.

Provides accurate information to visual boards.

Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping.

Effectively communicates during shift handover.

Responsible for conducting On-The-Job training for staff as required, could ·include being a technical skill trainer.

Non-Routine Operation I Campaign turnaround Activities

Performs equipment cleaning/maintenance/calibration and setup at least either two modules in Tablet Manufacturing Operation and supports equipment cleaning for all operations.

Incident, Event, Atypical

Provide detailed information for all events and atypical to assist in notification /investigation.

Responsible to carry out basic shop floor trouble shooting and escalate to next appropriate level when required.

Support in data collection to assist investigations.

What you should have:

A Diploma or Technical School graduate with background in operations and maintenance in pharmaceutical environment.

Must be willing to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night).

1 to 3 years of working experience.

Other Personal Attributes:

Good organization and time management skills.

Strong ability to handle stress, internal stakeholders and external factors such as vendor management.

Able to work independently.

Meticulous, good GMP/GDP knowledge with high integrity.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Continuous improvement mindset.

Positive attitude and self-motivated.

 
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Opportunities across various functional group within biopharmaceutical manufacturingDiverse and dynamic team that focuses on development and success.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, EHS Compliance, Environment Health and Safety, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Healthcare Innovation, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Organizational Performance Management, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Operations, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, SAP PP (Production Planning), Shift Work {+ 4 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/22/2025

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Requisition ID:R355883