Shift Supervisor

BIOTRONIK APM II PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device company in Singapore is looking for a Shift Supervisor to oversee production staff, manage quality standards, and ensure efficient manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Engineering or Manufacturing and 3-5 years of supervisory experience in relevant industries. Responsibilities include enforcing operational procedures, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining safety standards. Join a global team that values entrepreneurial thinking and professional development.

Benefits

Encouragement for entrepreneurial thinking

Working in global teams

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in a clean room environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage production processes and quality targets during the shift.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and enforce standard operating procedures.
• Initiate maintenance activities and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Production and manufacturing processes

SAP knowledge

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent

Continuing education in Production Management

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising and managing the direct staff of all production units within a designated shift. He/she coordinates the daily production floor activities and delegates assignments to production teams and individuals.

The Shift Supervisor manages the smooth running of the production processes to enhance product quality and maximise efficiency and performance enabling the products to be manufactured ontime.

The Shift Supervisor will ensure that all products are produced to the specified specifications; targetand deadlines are met. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures; and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Your Responsibilities

• To take responsibility of the shift in terms of management of staff, management of production processes and quality targets
• Manage and motivate direct reporting employees by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce the adherence to standard operating procedures, policies and procedures
• Set SMART individual targets and conduct employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions
• Plan, approve and administer the absence and leave planning of the production floor personnel; monitor and enforce working time, breaks and attendance
• Assist in the selection and training of direct reporting employees
• Develop and maintain training programs to ensure that all personnel have for now and the foreseeable future the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and productively
• Constantly monitor the accurate attainment to the production plan; initiate compliant measures to achieve given production targets and KPIs; analyze and report deviations and general issues to the responsible managers
• Maintain material and work flow throughout the manufacturing facility and ensure the workstations are supplied with material quickly and efficiently
• Ensure the adherence to set product quality specification and standards; manage quality issues quickly with minimal disruption to production scheduling; provide support in- and externalaudits
• Ensure a full and accurate completion of all SAP/MES booking steps within the area of responsibility
• Ensure a timely initiation of corrective maintenance activities and support the release of equipment back to production use
• To have an active role in company’s continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company
• Maintain close liaison with other Shift Supervisors to ensure smooth running of production with minimum downtime and wastage; ensure production handovers are effective communication tools
• Communicates effectively with the Production Manager CRM, informing and updating him/her regularly with regards to delivery dates, work progress, quality, cost reductions, manpower planning and operating problems
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel
• To ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company

Your Profile

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent
• Continuing education in Production Management will be preferred
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant working experiences in the medical device technology or pharmaceutical industry in supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a clean room environment will be advantageous
• Good understanding of production and manufacturing processes and techniques
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma will be advantageous
• Familiar with ISO13485 and GMP
• Proficient in SAP and MES
• Strong intercultural experience and excellent interpersonal skills

What we offer

• being encouraged to think and act entrepreneurially
• working in global teams and projects
• developing yourself professionally