Front Line Leader (Production Supervisor)

• 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.

• 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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