Associate Front Line Leader

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

This position is based in the Singapore manufacturing - Pilot Plant located in Tuas.

• Own the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of all shift operations, ensuring all activities adhere to site standards, cGMP requirements, and corporate policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate manufacture of research prototypes, delivering materials that meet defined technical requirements and research objectives.
• Lead, supervise, and coach shift technicians and in‑house contract technicians, providing clear direction, promoting accountability, and ensuring disciplined execution across multiple process equipment systems.
• Perform and oversee routine operational tasks, ensuring all process equipment is operated, monitored, and maintained in alignment with site safety practices, SOPs, and cGMP expectations within the Asia Pilot Plant (APP) and Process Research Lab (PRL).
• Coordinate and support trial material readiness, including raw materials, equipment setup, documentation, and logistics, to enable efficient trial execution.
• Coordinate operations maintenance activities, including planning, execution, and follow-up. Provide oversight of third‑party vendors and contractors to ensure safe and compliant work within the facility.
• Support or lead risk assessments and contribute to the development, review, and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to process operations and equipment maintenance.
• Support or lead investigations into safety and quality events, identifying root causes and driving effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support or lead equipment qualification activities (ES/IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring timely execution and thorough documentation in alignment with validation requirements.
• Review and complete trial records on time, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for quality review.
• Foster open communication by providing honest, constructive feedback and sharing relevant information with peers, technicians, and supervisors.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (e.g., R&D, Engineering, EHS, Quality) to optimize processes, troubleshoot operational issues, and drive improvements that enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor consumable inventory levels, initiate replenishment as needed, and ensure materials are available to support uninterrupted operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support evolving project and operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Food Technology, or other related technical fields with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with a Diploma must have at least 3 years of relevant operational experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing, or similar process‑industry environments.

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Mechanical or Chemical Process Technology, Food Technology, or other related process‑industry environments, or equivalent hands‑on operational experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare clear reports, summaries, and presentations.
• Strong problem‑solving and sound decision‑making skills, with the ability to analyze situations, identify options, and take appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication capabilities, with the ability to guide technicians, coordinate operations, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and a proactive mindset, able to contribute ideas and support team success in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize work under operational pressures, and maintain focus while handling shifting priorities.
• Willingness and ability to perform shift work and overtime as needed to support operational requirements.
• Capable of drafting technical documents, including protocols and operational procedures, with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail

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