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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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Front Line Leader (Production Supervisor)