Operations Supervisor

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Position Summary: The (Senior) Operations Supervisor will support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the manufacturing facility 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) Operations 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 Responsibilities: Responsible to support the set-up of the end-to-end production operations within the future manufacturing facility. Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements Identify areas for improvement and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency Ensure the morale, discipline and wellbeing of the team are well managed and taken care of Ensure team performance in delivering project deliverables Participate in new technology and / or new process transfer Quality and timeliness of project delivery and tasks completion Ensure safe and secure operations in the facility 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 Requirement: Minimum Diploma in engineering or science related disciple Minimum 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant as manufacturing technician or graduate with minimum 4 years of relevant working experience Basic understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Safety (biosafety), regulatory and legal requirements as applied to pharmaceuticals manufacturing Knowledge and hands-on experiences of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment with good troubleshooting skills Ability to facilitate business activities with good people management skills, conflict management skills, team building skills, organization skills, project management skills, and continuous improvement mindset. 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