Assistant Production Manager

Duties:

· Manage the Production team and plan the resources to meet customer needs for the production of Reagent. Report to Production Manager of the Project.

· Possess experience in NPI activites ( transfer from Lab to production )

·  Work with PPIC ( Production Planning and Inventory Control ) team to develop and implement procedures for the efficient production of Reagent, develops and administers process control programs to ensure acceptable production standards.

· Manage Facility team to upkeep building facilities and infrastructure equipment through ad hoc repair, periodic maintenance, upgrading and replacement schedule.

· Work with Production and PPIC and team to identify areas for improvement in production process for current products

· Work with QA, QC, PPIC to identify and resolved production related problems.  Work with SCM ( Supply Chain Management )  to meet customer fulfilment.

· Work with R&D & Purchasing team to evaluate alternate raw materials and/or alternate vendors when necessary

· Providing measures on CAPA issues to achieve acceptable quality standards

· Ensures all production groups are in compliance with the quality requirements and ISO 13485.

· Ensures a smooth transfer of new product from R&D to production.  Provides management and technical support to project team.

· Support NPI Manager to prepare yearly budget reports.  Controls projects undertaken so that they are completed on schedule and within budget.

· Participates as a Production Management representative at the Biosafety and General Safety Committee and assists in the overall safety program for all employees in meeting safety standards.

Qualification & Requirements:

· Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree, Master's Degree in Engineering (Bioengineering/Biomedical), Engineering (Chemical), Biology, BioTechnology, Science & Technology or equivalent.

· At least 3 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

· Preferably senior Engineer or Assistant Manager who specialized in Manufacturing/Production Operations or equivalent.

· Knowledge in InVitro Diagnostic Device / Biomedical reagent production  will be desirable

· Experience in converting / transferring the product from R&D to production will be desirable.

· Relevant experiences in resource planning, production, process and facility management.

· Problem solving skills

· Good communication skills

· Good knowledge with procedures in production processes, manufacturing practices, Biological Agents and Toxin Act will be advantageous