What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary: The MFG Supervisor is responsible for providing effective leadership and supervision to production personnel and to ensure all team members and operational activities are in compliance with cGMP, quality & safety requirements and achieving operational objectives.Position Responsibilities: Complete required training (e.g. cGMP, safety and work instructions, etc.) within a stipulated time frameExecute tasks strictly following cGMP, Quality, Safety and Work instruction requirementsEnsure employees follow safety, quality requirement, and all applicable company policies at all timesEnsure proper housekeeping and maintain cleanliness (6S) of the working areaTimely report/ escalate any concerns (work-related or personal)Meet daily production schedule and performance expectationAble to take on additional tasks or responsibilities when requiredFamiliar with the manufacturing process of the area in chargeIdentify potential issues within area and work with internal and/or inter-department teams in implementing proactive measures to prevent future occurrence.Improvement work:Participate and lead a process improvement team across departmentsFacilitate an organization's systems and processes relating to continuous improvement and coach team members toward continuous improvementAnalyse work practices beyond own scope of work for innovation and improvement opportunitiesFormulate the work instructions of each stage of the manufacturing operationsIncident investigation and reporting:Lead a cross functional investigation team under broad supervisionMentor team members on good investigation & reporting skillsAdapt different techniques and concepts in technical writing for effective engagement with individuals and/or teamsLead and mentor a group of team members to meet production KPI and corporate goals & targets:Provide effective leadership and supervision across shifts to meet daily production target and section KPIsCo-ordinate & prioritize activities based on production, equipment and supply to meet the objectivesLearning and Development:Responsible for the skill development of the shiftAble to provide guidance to the team and supervisors across shiftsDevelop On the job (OJT) training programmes for SupervisorResponsible for the overall certification rate of the shiftBe a role model for Technicians and junior SupervisorProduction Planning & Resource Management:Analyse production resources and manage resource planning to meet production performance across shiftsListed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Position Requirements: Ensure compliance with cGMP, Quality, work safety instructions & practices at all timesComplete tasks in a safe and efficient mannerHigh level of discipline and integrityWilling to undertake multiple tasksWilling to undergo job rotation/ cross trainingWilling to work in noisy environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)Willing to work in chemical environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)Possess a positive attitude and sense of urgencyMeticulous, keen attention to details and organizedCandidate (for Shift Supervisor) must be able to work 12 hours rotating shifts if required(4 monthly rotations from day to night and vice versa)Able to lead a production team to meet production KPI / schedules and priorities, and also able to mentor new SupervisorsAll listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Preferred Experience/Education/Skills: SPM/ GCE O Level / Higher Nitec with min 10 years cGMP manufacturing experienceDiploma with min 5 years of cGMP manufacturing experienceBachelors Degree with 0 to 3 years manufacturing experienceExperience in GMP controlled manufacturing/production environmentExperience in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemical manufacturing production environmentThorough knowledge of processesPoint person to resolve issues elevated by support personnelExperience in handling enzymes, proteins and antibodiesExperience in using basic laboratory instruments (e.g. pH meter, conductivity meter, digital refractometer, osmometer, density meter, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, NanoDrop™ spectrophotometer, micropipettes, weighing balance)Experience in using analytical instruments (e.g. Ultra/High performance liquid chromatography, ion chromatography, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry)Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
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