Engineering Scheduler

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Singapore (Tuas) seeks an Engineering Scheduler to plan and coordinate maintenance activities for the ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain division. The role will require aligning yearly plans with production, coordinating with planners and shift supervisors, and ensuring MAXIMO data accuracy.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in maintenance planning, experience with MAXIMO, and strong decision-making and communication skills to operate across all levels.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of practical maintenance experience in a Pharmaceutical, Food, or Petrochemical Plant, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience with MAXIMO system.
• Able to make fast decisions, react efficiently to situations, and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Set up yearly maintenance and projects plan (including downtime budget).
• Align yearly plan with production.
• Use the planned backlog from Planner and available hours from Shift Supervisors to develop the weekly schedule and adjust as needed.
• Discuss and align maintenance planning with operations weekly.
• Freeze weekly maintenance plan and communicate to stakeholders.
• Review adherence to weekly maintenance plans and reschedule non-adherences.
• Ensure work order resource allocation in MAXIMO is 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 progress with stakeholders.
• Track and report weekly/monthly maintenance planning performance metrics.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
• Comply with GMPs, hygiene rules, and sanitation standards.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

MAXIMO

Cognos

Maintenance planning

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with 3–5 years relevant experience

Tools

MAXIMO system

Cognos

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.
• 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.

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Job Id 31163776 LocationSingapore Medical surveillance Yes Division ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain Travel Not specified Additional Location 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)

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