Traineeship in Production Engineering

West Pharmaceutical Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking candidates for the Career Conversion Programme designed to cultivate skilled professionals in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves supporting production processes, assisting in problem-solving initiatives, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and good communication skills. This position also offers training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Proficient in basic IT applications and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist shift Supervisors and Team Leaders to achieve production goals.
• Investigate open Deviations and Out-of-Specification events.
• Help coordinate change control activities.
• Maintain attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Create/update Standard Operating Instructions and Work Instructions.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in IT applications

Education

Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

Description

Supports the Production by assisting in daily tasks and maintaining adherence to quality and safety standards. Ensures compliance with protocols to facilitate smooth and efficient production processes.

Job Summary

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is designed to cultivate skilled professionals for Singapore's Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in response to anticipated hiring needs. Jointly supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Workforce Advancement Federation (WAF), this 15-month training programme includes a local attachment with West and future potential opportunities upon completion of the traineeship.

Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist shift Supervisors, Team Leaders and Team Members to achieve daily production goals.
• Assist in investigating open Deviations and Out-of-Specification (OOS) events to ensure their timely and effective resolution and support the implementation of CAPAs to prevent recurrence.
• Help coordinate change control activities by preparing necessary documentation and tracking progress.
• Contribute to a right-first-time culture by maintaining attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Assist in creating/updating Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) and Work Instructions (WI) by drafting the procedures and coordinating feedback collaboration.
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives using basic methodologies to help identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting production processes to address product issues and improve efficiency.
• Engage in cross-functional project discussions and provide support during implementation.
• Support process improvement initiatives by engaging in LEAN activities and suggesting improvements.
• Maintain adherence to all gowning protocols to ensure contamination prevention.
• Foster teamwork within the department by contributing positively to group tasks and communications.
• Follow Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in daily tasks.
• Ensure Compliance with Global Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in personal development and training opportunities to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Support stock take activities and ensure that variance is within budget.
• Work with vendor to close Safety/Quality CAPA and minor machine design changes & fabrication.
• Support equipment calibration and preventive maintenance activities.

Education

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in basic IT applications and documentation practices.