
Sr. Spclst , Manufacturing Automation
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrated experience supporting MES systems in manufacturing environments, including on-floor technical support.
- Proactively resolve technical issues through active Tier participation, minimizing impact on business operations.
- Lead the development and implementation of MES methodologies (Version 3.3.4) aligned with industry standards and company policies.
- Experienced in verbal presentation, including reporting MES performance and updates to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, sustainable MES recipes and functionalities.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure consistent service quality and compliance.
- Support MES investigations and troubleshooting, driving timely resolution of system-related issues.
- Ensure MES systems remain in a validated state through regular administration and maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience dealing with regional customers across the SEA region.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, conduct MES training, and ensure documentation complies with SDLC requirements.
- A degree in a technical field (engineering or science) or equivalent
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate for resolution.
- Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions to MES issues.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to International Codes, Standards and Practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications required.
- Report, standards, policy writing skills required.
- Experience in the application of Lean Six Sigma Methodology desired.
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology manufacturing process experience desirable
- Extensive knowledge of equipment and process validation
- Strong Communication & Collaboration: Effective interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues across all levels and external stakeholders, with a customer-focused mindset.
- Operational Awareness: Deep understanding of cross-departmental business processes and the ability to align team efforts with organizational goals.
- Personal Effectiveness: Self-motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Technical & Analytical Strengths: Skilled in vendor liaison, troubleshooting, training, and data analysis with a systematic approach to problem-solving.
- Leadership Competencies: Demonstrates integrity, drives results, builds talent, makes disciplined decisions, and leads with candor and courage.
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