[Global MNC Company] Process Improvement Manager

Role Overview
The Process Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and coaching a team to manage changeover cleaning and validation of process equipment in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. This includes overseeing operations in the Tank Farm and changeover processes, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Development:

   • Motivate, coach, and mentor the team to achieve objectives, set priorities, and ensure performance alignment with business goals.
   • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide development plans for team members.
   • Promote a collaborative teamwork culture through active engagement.

2. Changeover Cleaning & Validation:

   • Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of changeover cleaning and cleaning validation for process equipment.
   • Liaise with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Technical Services, Safety, and Engineering, to ensure smooth operations.
   • Optimize equipment availability and changeover processes to align with production schedules.

3. Compliance & Data Integrity:

   • Ensure all processes comply with GMP, GDP, and safety regulations.
   • Monitor team activities to uphold good data management practices and ensure inspection readiness.
   • Actively address behaviors that may compromise compliance or data integrity.

4. Operational Excellence:

   • Use structured methodologies for problem-solving, escalations, and continuous improvement.
   • Drive initiatives to enhance Right First Time (RFT) performance for changeovers.
   • Manage the budget for cleaning operations and track performance against metrics.

5. Safety & Incident Management:

   • Promote a safety-first culture within the team.
   • Ensure timely investigation and resolution of incidents, deviations, and quality-related issues.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

   • Work with supply chain teams to ensure the availability of necessary cleaning reagents and materials.
   • Collaborate with operational teams to identify and implement process improvements aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Chemical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.

• Experience:

  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing or related industries, with expertise in changeovers, cleaning validation, and tank farm operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and resolve issues decisively and independently.

• Core Competencies:

  • Leadership and team management.
  • Strong GMP and technical knowledge.
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Creativity, innovation, and customer focus.

• Attributes:

  • A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a commitment to excellence.
  • Familiarity with digital tools to enhance efficiency and interactions.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to achieving best-in-class manufacturing standards while fostering a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to Lester.qin@ambition.com.sg
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