Pharma technician @ Merck

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pharma technician (12 hours rotating shift)

 

Interested applicants please send your resume to Mr Wong Kok Keong at kok.keong.wong@merck.com.

 

JOB PURPOSE

·         Perform manufacturing operations per production schedule in compliance with cGMP and achieve the operational objectives.   ·         Meet Site’s safety, health and environmental (SHE) performance objectives through compliance with site SHE rules.   ·         Ability to carry out basic shopfloor trouble shooting, initiate RTPS sheet and participate in solution development and implement.

 

MAIN RESPONSBILITIES

Manufacturing Excellence   Routine Operation   Responsible for completing all assigned activities, ensuring accurate documentation completion on modules. Meet performance metrics of the assigned operations. Provides accurate information to visual boards. Responsible for maintaining good facility housekeeping. Effectively communicates during shift handover. Responsible for conducting On-The-Job training for staff as required, could include being a technical skill trainer.     Non Routine Operation / Campaign turnaround Activities   Performs equipment cleaning/maintenance/calibration and setup at least either two modules in Tablet Manufacturing/Nasonex Operation or 3 modules in DPI and supports equipment cleaning for all operations. Responsible to perform OQ/PQ and support IQ when assigned.     Incident, Event, Atypical ·         Provide detailed information for all events and atypical to assist in notification /investigation. ·         Responsible to carry out basic shop floor trouble shooting and escalate to next appropriate level when required. ·         Support in data collection to assist investigations.     Continuous Improvement Actively participate in Kaizen events in operations in accordance with Kaizen plans when assigned. Provide improvement feedback based on understanding of lean tools and techniques.

Financial Stewardship None

Quality / SHE Stewardship   Quality Ensures manufacturing related activity is completed according to established procedures and all associated documentation is completed to a high standard.   Safety, Health & Environment Ensures compliance to all Safety and cGMP requirements and participates as ERT team member when assigned. ·         Participates in and supports the implementation of actions for all Incident Investigations and Audits. ·         Highlights “Near Miss” and other improvement ideas for work environment.

People Excellence   People Management ·         Use Tier process and other opportunities to engage positively with others to improve both communication + teamwork skills. ·         Share technical knowledge + feedback to other as opportunity/training occurs.   Self Exhibit a positive attitude and provide constructive feedback & solutions to issues /opportunities in the work place. Responsible to participate in improvement project and actively generate ideas. Develops and updates on career path with manager, which is aligned with Performance Management Process. Ensures both operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant against individual training requirements.

 

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES	DIRECT IMPACT ($)*	INDIRECT IMPACT ($)*
NA	NA	NA

       * (only if applicable)

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:

No. of direct reports: Total: __0__ direct (Refers to the no. of staff reporting directly to this position) No. of indirect reports: Total: __0__ indirect (Refers to total number of staff reporting to this position’s direct reports)   (The headcount figure is subjected to ±10% fluctuation in view of changing business needs.)

 

 

PROFILE:

Qualification: ·         A Diploma or a Technical school graduate Science / Engineering with strong back ground in operation and maintenance in pharmaceutical/API chemical manufacturing experience. ·         Must be will to work in 12 hours rotating shift (day/night).     Experience: ·         3 to 5 years of hands-on experience.     Leadership, Professional and Functional Competencies* ·         Refer to Career Framework Competency Model.     Other Personal Attributes*: ·         Strong back ground in operation of chemical/pharmaceutical systems including hands on experience. ·         Experience in safety procedures/practices. ·         Familiarized with cGMP working environment. ·         Has a good writing and communication skill. ·         Understanding of lean tools and techniques including Work Standards, Kanban, 5S and Visual management. ·         Has the capability to train people on operations.       *(Including competencies found in career maps as applicable)