Traineeship - Production Technician

Overview
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
In this role as a Production Technician Trainee, you will be part of our 15-month traineeship program designed to accelerate your growth and stretch your potential through a structured and career-focused development plan that will enable you to pursue a career with the pharmaceutical-related manufacturing industry.
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Train-and-Place) for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is designed to cultivate skilled professionals for Singapore\'s Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry in response to anticipated hiring needs. Jointly supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Workforce Advancement Federation (WAF), this 15-month training programme includes a local attachment with West and future potential opportunities upon completion of the traineeship.
Due to the nature of the programme, we can only consider
Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Execute production activities according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), safety and quality requirements.
Escalate safety hazards and potential safety risks.
Perform quality check and escalate any abnormality findings to Production Lead, Sr. Production Lead, Production Supervisor.
Carry out material system transactions accurately.
Carry out training activities and work closely with Training Lead in certifying team members.
Follow and execute OCAP (Out of Control Plan) procedures effectively.
Suggest, participate, and support Kaizen projects or any continuous improvement activities in the line.
Provide support in carrying out some tasks being performed by Production Lead in their absence.
Escalate and provide feedback whenever there is an abnormality occurrence in the line.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Higher NITEC or Diploma.
0 – 1 year of experience in manufacturing.
Having experience in Lean Six Sigma - White Belt Training will be advantageous.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Able to strictly adhere with all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy.
Support and contribute to Lean Six Sigma (LSS) programmes and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy.
Able to always comply with the company’s quality policy.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Good Distributorship Practices (GDP) Compliance and Application for all work processes, Job-related Standard Operating Instructions / Work Instructions, as assigned in Learning Management System (LMS).
Demonstrate communication and training skills desired in a role.
Additional Requirements
Physical (Medium) - exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
Noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate.
Must be able to work on either a day shift or night shift schedule.
May be deployed to different departments within the production team.
Frequently required to stand for long period of time.
Regularly uses hands and fingers to handle and operate machine controls, objects, tools, and jigs.
Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
20/30 Vision minimum, near and/or far with at least one eye with or without corrective lenses and no color deficiency.
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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