SENIOR MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR (UPSTREAM)

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor (Upstream)

Singapore, sg

• Function: Operations

• Job Type: Full-time

Job ID: R00130754

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

Purpose:

• Provide leadership, support, and management, guidance and supervision for the Biologics group to ensure that all day to day activities of operations run smoothly and seamlessly as well as assuring that all performance metrics and workload deliverables are completed in alignment with the site business model.
• Organize daily and weekly shift activities and direct junior personnel in execution of daily and weekly tasks and provide assistance and troubleshooting where needed, in compliance with safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing practices, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Leads functional initiatives to achieve functional goals while building and maintaining collaborative relationships with other team members within the site and departments

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment including Media Preparation, Buffer Preparation and Glass Wash/Autoclaves, bioreactors, inoculum transfers, filtration and chromatography equipment
• Performs the set-up and sterilization of components and process equipment
• Monitors and adjusts equipment operation
• Coordinates process sampling and routine measurements
• Ensures that data is recorded, activities logged, and processes monitored appropriately
• Interfaces with automated production systems and controls
• Reviews records for completeness and accuracy
• Authors or revises standard operating procedures
• Coordinates activities in the startup and validation of new equipment or new areas
• Trains junior members as a qualified/certified trainer
• Communicates all events/issues with appropriate individuals
• Initiates or implements changes of both physical and written procedures
• Proficient in core and related work processes
• Implements improvements to work processes
• Supervise and mentor shift members and manage the performance of those individuals; accountable for the effective performance of the shift/individuals.
• Acts as advisor to shift or cross-shift or stream Supervisor, becomes actively involved as required. Acts as mentor for less senior personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 8-12 years of relevant experience
• 4 to 5 years of people leadership experience in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing area
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and other software packages (SAP, LIMS)
• Experience with cGMP documentation and record maintenance
• Strong problem solving and prioritization skills are required
• Knowledge of complex technical issues and manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical or similar environment

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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