About the role
AI summarisedLead and manage the Logistics and Dispensing teams at Takeda's Singapore biologics manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth warehouse, logistics, and dispensing operations in compliance with cGMP and EHS standards. The role involves interfacing with planning and procurement, managing budgets, driving continuous improvement, and representing the department in audits and site leadership teams.
BiopharmaFull-timeSupply Chain
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for Logistics & Dispensing day-to-day operations fulfillment of all Quality/ current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) systems and policies
- Maintaining safety in the workplace
- Responsible for preparation and updating the department goals/ objectives/ budget and fulfillment of these targets
- Managing of projects for the department
- Inculcate a culture of Right First Time and work with respective teams to close off deviation investigation on time
- Review and approve required SOPs and documents to ensure compliance
- To liaise with other Manufacturing plants in the Biologics OpU network to harmonize processes and operations
- To represent the department and the plant in all internal and external audits inclusive of maintaining audit readiness
- Plan shipment and forecast the best and most efficient way to transport goods/products
- Manage the distribution and shipment of product by ensuring documents are reviewed and associated customs events are managed in a timely manner
- Ensure that the appropriate validations are done and that the Warehouse & Dispensing environment and storage areas are controlled and monitored as required
- Ensure continuous improvement to achieve efficient operations and business processes
Requirements
- Degree with relevant working experience min.5 years in similar position
- Experience in manufacturing plant under GMP regulatory framework
- Experience in and good working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) and have a broad overview of site level interactions
- Possesses strong leadership and communication skillsets
- Strong team player; respect Inclusion and Diversity
- Leadership experience with management responsibilities
- Excellent knowledge of pharmaceutical plant and unit operations
- Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies will be an advantage
- Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates high commitment to cGMP, EHS and people development
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Good knowledge on customs procedures and regulations
- Strong business acumen
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates appropriate level of adaptability, maintains positive outlook, and demonstrates composure under pressure
- Able to manage ambiguity, drive results and work in a matrix environment
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves and safety shoes
- Ability to gown and gain entry to biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing areas