Senior Engineer Compounding

About the role

Accountable for all plant KPI deliverable related matters in the plant operations under your jurisdiction. Manage, plan and communicate overall compounding operations to management and subordinates to ensure productivity, product quality, on time delivery, cost management and manpower efficiency of compounding and overall compounding related matters.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor latex and chemical consumption and assist Manager to maintain adequacy of resources
• Review latex order delivery schedule and check quality of chemicals delivery to ensure specifications are met before accepting for use
• Ensure Latex, Coagulant and other sub preparation chemicals are prepared according to Production request and ready upon needs
• Monitor quality of Latex Compound, Coagulant and other preparations, and initiate rework if failed specification
• Monitor quality of softwater by ensuring regeneration of softener is done according to procedure and ensure soft water in storage tank is below 10ppm
• Ensure CBCS system is operated according to SOP, monitor accuracy, and arrange for immediate rectification of any failures
• Check all compounding record forms daily and implement corrective and improvement measures when necessary
• Oversee and ensure all compounding procedures are performed in line with SOP
• Provide on-job training for new executives and supervisors, and plan and assign relevant training for staff
• Provide supervision and leadership to compounding department staff, coordinate daily activities and plan cleaning duty rosters
• Coordinate with Maintenance Department for equipment repair and maintenance work
• Prepare weekly and monthly chemical stock reports to monitor usage and prevent misuse or wastage
• Organise and implement GMP requirements in the workplace and monitor departmental 5S progress
• Monitor and ensure no expired chemicals are used, and that all unused or discontinued chemicals are removed or quarantined in designated areas
• Define, communicate and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) for processes and equipment
• Represent the department in internal and external audit meetings to ensure accurate reviews and resolve corrective actions within agreed timelines
• Cultivate and enforce safe working practices to ensure safety of workforce and compliance to safety standards
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are utilised for workforce working in production areas
• Periodically inspect and ensure workplace is kept clean and equipment are maintained to defined standards
• Mentor team members to develop skills for comprehensive understanding of manufacturing environment and mandatory requirements
• Manage team performance against target Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and goals
• Monitor workforce compliance in accordance with prevailing policies and guidelines
• Ensure proper maintenance and good working condition of all equipment in the department
• Stay abreast of latest developments and updates in rubber technology
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment working conditions and compounding activities
• Ensure inventories are properly maintained and updated, and that daily compounding activities, chemical stocks and physical balances are recorded accurately
• Propose department improvement projects to management for continuous improvement and execute approved projects
• Assume all responsibilities and authority of the manager in his/her absence

About you

• Ability to manage, plan and communicate overall compounding operations
• Experience in resource management and monitoring of latex and chemical consumption
• Knowledge of quality assurance and GMP requirements
• Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI)
• Ability to provide supervision and leadership to department staff
• Experience in safety standards and compliance
• Ability to mentor and develop team members
• Experience in managing team performance against KPIs and goals
• Knowledge of rubber technology and compounding operations
• Strong record-keeping and inventory management skills