Engineering Scheduler

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Engineering Scheduler for the Singapore Tuas site to meticulous y schedule maintenance aligned with production needs. You will maximize resource use, minimize downtime, and support safe execution.

Responsibilities include building annual plans, weekly scheduling, MAXIMO data accuracy, and generating reports with Cognos. The role requires collaboration across teams and strict adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in pharma, food, petrochemical plants, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Experience in maintenance planning and execution is a plus.
• Experience with MAXIMO system.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create yearly maintenance and projects plan (including downtime budget).
• Align yearly plan with production.
• Develop weekly schedule from Ready backlog and available hours.
• Discuss maintenance planning with operations weekly.
• Freeze weekly maintenance plan and inform stakeholders.
• Review adherence to plans and reschedule non-adherences.
• Ensure MAXIMO reflects resource allocation for work orders.
• Act as MAXIMO Super User for scheduling workflows.
• Generate scheduling reports using Cognos Super User capabilities.
• Keep equipment maintained with minimal production downtime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize maintenance windows.
• Track and report weekly/monthly maintenance metrics.
• Perform other duties as requested by Head of Department.
• Comply with GMPs, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Project management

Maintenance planning

MAXIMO

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

MAXIMO

Cognos

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Abbott Manufacturing Singapore (AMS ) plays a critical role in supporting Abbott's global operations through world-class manufacturing, engineering excellence, and operational reliability. Our teams are committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As the Engineering Scheduler, you will be responsible for effective scheduling of all maintenance activities in alignment with production requirements. You will ensure weekly schedules maximize resource utilization, minimize production interruption, and support safe and timely execution.

What You'll Do

• Set up yearly maintenance and projects plan (including downtime budget).
• Align yearly plan together with production.
• Use the planned (Ready) backlog from Planner and available hours provided by Shift Supervisors to develop the weekly schedule and make schedule adjustments when necessary.
• Discuss and align maintenance planning with operations at a minimum of once a week.
• Freeze weekly maintenance plan and communicate to stakeholders.
• Review adherence to weekly maintenance plans with stakeholders and reschedule non-adherences accordingly.
• Ensure work order resource allocation in MAXIMO system is accurately reflected.
• Act as the Maximo Super User for scheduling workflows and data accuracy.
• Generate scheduling performance reports using Cognos Super User capabilities.
• Keep equipment maintained with minimal impact to production uptime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize maintenance execution windows and steward progress with stakeholders.
• Track and report weekly/monthly maintenance planning performance metrics.
• Perform other business-related duties as requested by the Head of Department.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene rules, and sanitation standards.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of practical maintenance experience in a Pharmaceutical, Food, or Petrochemical Plant, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge in Project Management skills.
• Experience in maintenance planning and execution will be a plus.
• Experience with MAXIMO system.
• Able to make fast decisions, react efficiently to situations, and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or a Diploma with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Location

This position is based in Tuas, Singapore.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: Singapore > Singapore : SN01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)