Senior Mechanical Supervisor

Pfizer, S.A. de C.V; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance and engineering tasks at its manufacturing site. You'll manage a team of Mechanical Technicians, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards while improving equipment reliability. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience in a related industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of Reliability Maintenance and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians in maintenance activities.
• Perform planning and scheduling of maintenance activities for smooth production.
• Lead major equipment repair and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

Pfizer Global Supply proudly shoulders the responsibility of manufacturing and distributing our wide-ranging pharmaceutical products.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

Transforming Delivery of high quality products

Pfizer, We are one

PGS - Manufacture the Future

Pfizer Singapore is recruiting permanent employees for manufacturing site expansion of Pfizer Asia Manufacturing Pte Ltd (PAMPL) in Singapore

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. Your leadership will be instrumental in overseeing the maintenance and reliability engineering tasks, which include the redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and both production and non-production equipment. Your dedication and focus will enable Pfizer to reach new milestones and provide aid to patients worldwide.

The incumbent willmanageand supervise a team of Mechanical Technicians to maintain site-wide equipment and facilities, achieving high equipmentreliabilityin compliance with cGMP, EHS and regulatory requirements in a cost-effective manner.

Accountable for:

• cGMP and EH&S compliance
• GoodData Managementand Data Integrityunderstandingand performance ofhis/herteam.
• System / Equipment failure and Root Cause Analysis
• Mechanical equipmentreliabilityand performance
• Maintenance PM, PdM, work planning & scheduling and data tracking
• Requirements of Maintenance Audit Readiness
• Site Preventive Maintenance Program and Systems.
• Mechanical Maintenance expenses
• Team performance and Development of Technician SMEs.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Guide and supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians to perform maintenance activities (PM, PdM and repairs) according to procedures, good engineering practices andcGMP.
• Perform day-to-day planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure smooth production.
• Developmaintenance program to maintain plant assets. Review and modify the PM to improve equipmentreliability.
• Lead, coordinate andfollow throughmajor equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Supportmanager to achieve financial goals by preparing and controlling against approved annual maintenance budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement initiatives andsupport(IRS/QAR) investigations.
• Supportproject construction and commissioning of plant equipment and systems throughactiveinvolvementin punch listing and commissioning activities; discuss equipment improvement and modifications with Manager/Engineers.
• Recruit and provide training to all Mechanical Technicians to strengthen-up their competencies.
• Access and evaluate Maintenance Technicians’ job performance on a regular basis. Provide coaching to improve performance whenneeded.
• Maintain asafeandcleanworkingenvironmenton areas under one’sresponsibility.
• Participate IMEx Process Centric Team Tier 1 meetings and address engineering issues based on priority.
• DeveloporsupportTPM-OPC checklists, train andsupportsoperation team in OPC tasks and knowledge.
• Maintain asafeandcleanworkingenvironmenton areas under one’sresponsibility.
• Complete all assigned training on-time and also prior to workfollow through.
• Contributeto team effort by accomplishing desired results/KPIs.
• Complete the role assessment of the Front-LineLeader(FLL) within the function, identify and take necessary actions to reducerisks.
• Conduct annual periodic review of FLL roles and update the FLL SiteMasterlist (where applicable). The review shall consider the nature of the job activities, experience of the FLL,organizationlayout, available additionalsupportand may include other factors eg. Amount of actual time spend on their work, level ofautonomythedirectreports have in their jobs, similarities/differences ofindividualwork, level of experience and training and any regulatory requirements that have adirectbearing on the span of control of the FLL.
• Check and ensure the FLL are performing the Gemba effectively. It shall be measure byproactive(e.g. number of Gemba completed) and reactive metrics (e.g. number of errors/deviation from the team).
• Ensure a goodunderstandingof GMP and gooddata managementpractices, relevant trainings shall be assigned to FLL curricula. The JD outlines the expectation of FLL and includes:
  • Engageand inspire their teams on performance expectations andcoachthe team to meet those expectations using Coaching Skillprinciples.
  • Focus on Safety and GMP Compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.
  • Know the processes and procedures, including theprinciplesand practices of gooddata management(ALCOA), and be able to guide,adviseandcoachtheir teams.
  • Be accountable for the GoodData Managementand Data integrityunderstandingand performance of their team.
  • Effectively monitor the actions of their team. Ensure anactivedaily presence in the GMP work area to observe the work activity and practices within their roleresponsibilities. Any compliance deviations noted must be investigated in accordance with Site Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Be available to theirdirectreports for real time escalations of any concerns orsupportneeds.
  • Be observant, investigate and report actions or behaviors that may negatively impact the desired outcome of the GMP process or activity.
  • Lead andsupportcontinuous improvement efforts, where applicable.
  • Be a role model tosupporta positive compliance culture.
  • Review the content of allLeaderLed Conversations and, on an annual basis, conduct two ‘LeaderLed Conversations’ with their teams aimed atfosteringa culture thatsupportscompliance with procedures, including gooddata management.
  • Be vigilant for potential actions or behaviors that could result in breaches of GMP compliance or Data Integrityprinciples.

KPI’s include:

• Safety incident / lost time
• Backlog on WO and PM
• System / Equipment hardware performance / MTBF
• System / Equipment Inspection, Trending, Failure Report and Optimization
• Hardware repair / replacement / maintenance expenses
• Maintenance Expenses (Actual versus Budget)
• PM/PdM Overdue via Number of Equipment PM due dateChangeControl extension.
• Overtimeallocation, planning and ownership.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering related qualifications.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experiences in pharmaceutical, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
• Knowledge of Reliability Maintenance (RBM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Computer Maintenance Management System, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Right First Time (RFT) technique and performance base management.
• Good Mechanical Maintenance Troubleshooting, Repairs and Analysis Skills.
• Good Facilitation and Communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated consultative skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Familiar with government code of practice, regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Data Integrity (DI).

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience in a large, global and complex organization would be an advantage
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and possess project management experience
• Able to influence stakeholders or Business Leaders and to build trust throughout the organization
• Demonstrated capability to thrive in a complex and matrix environment
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Able to work with ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to mentor and develop team members

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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