Career Conversion Programme (AnT) - Manufacturing Engineer (Changeover)

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Attach-and-Train) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a talent development programme aimed at building the next generation of skilled manpower for Singapore’s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in anticipation of hiring demand. 

The training programme is a 15 months of structured on-the-job training with GSK. Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. 

For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals

Role Description:

This position reports to the Changeover Operations Manager or the Director of Value Stream and is an integral member of Manufacturing Management Team.  GSK is committed to an employee-orientated, high performance culture that emphasises process automation, quality compliance and continuous improvement.

Trainee to be involved in:

• To supervise, execute and monitor the changeover activities within the value stream to ensure safe and effective operation to achieve efficient changeover process within the framework of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), quality, safety, occupational hygiene and environment protection.

• Identify and implement improvement to plant facilities, and changeover efficiency, troubleshoot for decontamination failures and equipment problems to minimize safety and quality risk as well as to ensure greater operational efficiency.

• Lead or support quality or safety related investigation using appropriate problem-solving tool to determine the root causes and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.

• Conducts audits and investigations, participate in audit preparation and complete identified actions in the assigned work area(s), in order to ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements.

• Prepare documents relating to changeover activities, Local Operating Instructions (LOI), Local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training manual to ensure that updated documents exist to support the activities of the operations department. Documentation should comply to Data Integrity requirements and adherence to ALCOA principles.

• Support the Changeover Manager in adopting new technologies and AI tools to improve the changeover efficiency within the stipulated timeline.

Education/Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering

What you will learn:

• Foundational on-the-job training experience working in cGMP and key Global Supply API manufacturing site with state of art manufacturing facilities, including first in class Continuous Manufacturing facility

• To train to be an advocate for Continuous Improvement, with introductory basics on Lean Sigma concepts, learn to apply independently and lead others to do the same

• Team leadership through influence and communication  

What do we offer you?

• Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)

• On-the-job training while working with a diversified team of professionals 

• Understand and experience the GSK Culture 

• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired

• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills 

• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore  

Where will I be based?

You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.
 

How can I apply?

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We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis!

Let’s do this!

You can learn more about GSK and our careers here https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/

Need help with your application?

Please email us at APAC.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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