Engineering Scheduler

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Singapore is seeking an Engineering Scheduler based in Tuas to plan maintenance activities in line with production, maximize resource use, and minimize downtime. Set up yearly and weekly plans and align them with operations.

Reflect work orders in MAXIMO, act as Maximo Super User, and generate scheduling reports in Cognos. Requires 3–5 years in pharmaceutical/food/petrochemical maintenance, a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or Diploma with relevant experience), and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in pharma/food/petrochemical plants or equivalent.
• Knowledge in project management skills.
• Experience with MAXIMO system.
• Able to make fast decisions and work independently.
• Communication at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, or a Diploma with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up yearly maintenance plans and schedules aligned with production requirements.
• Coordinate weekly maintenance plans with operations and stakeholders.
• Reflect work orders in MAXIMO and ensure data accuracy.
• Act as Maximo Super User for scheduling workflows and data handling.
• Generate scheduling performance reports using Cognos.
• Ensure maintenance activities minimize impact on production uptime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize maintenance execution windows.

Skills

Project management

Maintenance planning

Decision making

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

MAXIMO

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.
• 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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