Production Technician - GSK

Description : Production Technician. Company : GSK. Location : Pioneer

Site Name: Singapore - Quality Road
Posted Date: Sep 4 2023


The incumbent operates all equipment and facilities in his assigned area safely and efficiently. He works closely in a team and within the framework of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Performs batch / unit or ancillary operations safely and efficiently following standard operating procedures and as necessary, leads technicians in unit operations. Takes in process samples and carries out checks using analytical instruments.

  • Do routine mechanical and lubrication checks and where required, carries out early maintenance and repair using hand tools.

  • Performs materials handling and movement using hand-pallet trucks, forklift or other material handling equipment.

  • Ensures that batch and operating log sheets are correctly recorded and complied. Follows Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA+ principles when executing instructions and recording data, and adheres to Document Error management procedures if document error is observed.

  • Communicates clearly with his supervisors and colleagues and at the end of his shift, hand-over to the following shift technicians highlighting production status and any items bearing on safety, quality and efficiency.

  • Do engineering-related work with technicians during process runs, plant configuration during the campaign change over or maintenance using handtools. E.g.: filters change, equipment replacement and other plant-care type engineering work. Prepares plant and equipment for engineering maintenance.

  • Inspects and maintains house-keeping of his assigned area for clean and safe working conditions as well as ensuring that personal protection equipment, safety and fire-fighting equipment are maintained ready for use.

  • Carries out fire fighting / first-aid duties as assigned and trained.

  • Carries out other related duties as assigned by the Shift Team Leader /Shift Production Leader.

  • Initiate, encourage and implement Lean Sigma activities and implement JDI projects that lead to reduce overall cost and improve cost effectiveness e.g. improve equipment reliability, standardization, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Diploma certificate from Polytechnic

  • Holder of ITC / NTC 2 or NTC 3 with some experience in related field

  • Familiar with good manufacturing practices, safety procedures

  • Trouble shooting skill

  • Basic awareness of industrial standards

  • Able to work in a fast pace environment

  • Good knowledge in maintenance and operating principles of production

  • Good communications skills

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