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Keng Fong Lim

Keng Fong Lim

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in quality assurance and process improvement. Skilled in implementing and maintaining quality systems, leading teams, and driving operational excellence. Seeking to leverage my analytical skills and project management experience to transition into a project management role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assisstant Manager

Singapore Manufacturing Federation
06.2023 - Current

· Led the formation of a new Standards (robotics?) Committee by lobbying for support from key players from industry, govt and academia and subsequently shaped standard development by aligning stakeholder requirements and goals

· Planned, coordinated and implemented standard development projects administered by the EnterpriseSG

· Provided secretariat support to the Robotics and Automation, Aerospace, and Marine and Offshore Technical Committees

· Identified key standards to be developed in consultation with key stakeholders

· Coordinated and organised standards promotion event ie Young Professionals Workshop 2023

· Achievements:

· Facilitated the development of key standards ie TR 93: which is a standard that focuses on data exchange between robots, lifts and automated doorways to enable autonomous operations

Chemist

Saybolt Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • As Head of quality system of all 16 group laboratories in Indonesia, provided guidelines & procedures to laboratory personnel on test methodology, equipment usage & calibration frequency, manpower, reagent standardization, sample storage, documentation & record keeping
  • Conducted quality audits
  • Coordinated inter-laboratory comparison testing program in palm oil labs
  • Made recommendations on equipment purchase
  • Managed a team of 5 person
  • Achievement: Spearheaded a project that reduced risks in the NIR testing & added testing capabilities in the lab

Laboratory QA & System Manager

PT Musim Mas
09.2013 - 10.2017
  • Maintained requirement for laboratory quality system ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification as well as customer audits of a oil and gas testing lab
  • Key person for QA function ie proficiency testing, test methods, SQC and quality documents
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments, test methods in accordance with standard
  • Achievement: Complimented by external SAC auditor for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 audit readiness

QC Chemist

Aspac Lubricants
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Ensure lubricant products are blended according to correct formulation & procedures to meet product & raw material specification
  • Carry out trial blending & testing for new formulations
  • Achievement: Saved company money by effective dosing of off - specification products, slow moving & obsolete oil into fresh production

Chemist

Palm Oleo Klang
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: KLK Oleochemicals
  • Oversaw raw material receiving, finished product approval activities of ester manufacturing plant
  • Performed chemical testing using analytical equipments ie GC, etc
  • Reviewed and analyzed product quality using SQC
  • Developed test method
  • Investigated abnormal test results and collaborated with production team to identify root causes and propose remedial actions
  • Internal auditor for ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP
  • Audited supplier
  • Participated in lab synthesis projects
  • Developed sales tool kit for Sales and Marketing team
  • Achievement: Participated in lab synthesis project that resulted in new product being introduced and increased company revenue
  • KLK Oleochemicals

Lab/ Quality Manager

Mech Chem Lab
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Maintained ISO 17025 lab quality management system (QMS) of a third party rubber testing lab
  • Ensured standards of Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) standards for tyre production are met
  • Investigated off - specification results
  • Ensured equipment are maintained and calibrated
  • Ensure quality control procedures are met
  • Supervised a team of lab assistants
  • Achievement: No major non - conformance as audited by ISO 17025 auditors

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

Universiti Malaya
Malaysia
05.2007

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Quality Systems
  • Canva presentations
  • Technical service
  • ISO 17025
  • ISO 9001
  • HACCP
  • GMP
  • Risk management
  • Compliance
  • Resource management
  • Excel
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Product and service knowledge

Languages

English
Malay
German
Indonesian (Written & spoken)
Cantonese (spoken)
Mandarin (spoken)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Equity Trading
  • Diving
  • Social Dancing
  • Travelling
  • Volunteer at the local church

Timeline

Assisstant Manager

Singapore Manufacturing Federation
06.2023 - Current

Chemist

Saybolt Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2022

Laboratory QA & System Manager

PT Musim Mas
09.2013 - 10.2017

QC Chemist

Aspac Lubricants
09.2012 - 05.2013

Chemist

Palm Oleo Klang
08.2009 - 08.2012

Lab/ Quality Manager

Mech Chem Lab
08.2009 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry

Universiti Malaya
Keng Fong Lim