Smart Manufacturing (MES) Trainee (Attach and Train Programme)

The Attach and Train Programme (AnT) is a structured talent development programme designed to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for Singapore’s advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, supporting both current and future workforce needs.

As a trainee, you will go through a 15-month structured on-the-job training programme with GSK, gaining hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals in a world-leading biopharmaceutical environment.

We welcome applications from both fresh graduates and mid-career individuals who are passionate about developing a career in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Due to the nature of the programme and its eligibility requirements, we can only consider Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

For more information, please visit Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) for Individuals

Role Description:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) trainee who will provide technical and business analysis of solutions in support of the manufacturing processes and will manage deployment, testing, validation, performance, operations and improvement of MES applications within Jurong site. This will involve a balance of business process understanding, technical breadth and the ability to operate in a flexible and agile way to drive efficiency and improvements to the Manufacturing process using MES applications.

This role will report to the Smart Manufacturing Director, and will be responsible for supporting the MES development as part of the Manufacturing Execution Suite work package, which aims to establish a touchless, paperless manufacturing execution platform for priority products in Jurong. On-the-job skills training will be provided to build and grow business process understanding and MES capabilities for the role.

Completion of this project will result in business benefits such as reduction in product changeover duration, lead time, productivity and right first time for our thriving workforce. The key responsibilities and deliverables for this role are listed below.

• Discover, develop and roll out pilot deployment, business process mapping, software configuration updates in MES for the manufacturing team with the support from the MES support team and technical experts. 
• Deliver MES changes, on-site support, routine data maintenance and environment setup including change impact assessment, new configuration addition and design documentation update, working closely with global and 3rd party support teams
• Engage with internal departments and external vendors to understand any issues in the operation of MES application and take necessary corrective action to avoid repetition of issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with MES product owners to ensure systems continue to operate and evolve in line with the Product Roadmap, wider Tech environment and key standards.
• Work closely with site quality and manufacturing teams to identify business improvements, lead change controls and implementation within agreed Scope, Cost, and Time.

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or Computing or relevant field of study

Competencies/Skills to have:

• Desire to learn and understand pharmaceutical manufacturing process
• Willingness to learn about MES software
• Ability to write project related technical documents
• Project Management and Business Analysis skills
• Ability to collaborate with business functions to identify and implement business improvement projects to deliver business value
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies
• Demonstrable ability to solve complex problems and deliver significant process improvements

What do we offer?

• Monthly training allowances (not subject to CPF contributions)
• On-the-job training while working with a diversified team of professionals 
• Understand and experience the GSK Culture 
• Implement technical knowledge and skills that you have acquired
• Apply and develop soft skills such as interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills 
• Employee benefits including medical and insurance coverage, leave entitlements and onsite cafeteria benefits 
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore  

Where will I be based?

You will be based at one of our manufacturing site in Singapore near Jurong.
 

How can I apply?

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We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis!

Need help with your application?

Please email us at WW.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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