- English: Speaking
- Listening
- Writing
Yap Zheng Shen
Singapore
Summary
Manufacturing professional with track record of driving process improvements and maintaining high production standards. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable with expertise in lean manufacturing and workflow optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Team Leader
Thermofisher Scientific Co. (Pte) Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Lead the team in day-to-day operation to achieve operation goals.
- Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time-Delivery (OTD), Safety, Quality, Productivity are on track and drive continuous improvement to current stage.
- Lead shopfloor resources (labor, machine, and materials) to meet daily operation plans.
- Plan and develop weekly work orders according to customer demand.
- Report team performance and provide timely communication regarding any blocking issues in shopfloor operations.
- Develop standard methodologies to empower the team in reaching department objectives.
- Plan, strategize, and supervise the movement of WIP and scheduled activities for maximum efficiency.
- Manage employee relations and establish a psychologically safe environment.
- Review cross-team support to fulfil production build plans.
- Support department and cross-team activities to deliver consistently high-quality products and services.
- Responsible for all aspects of emergency response, including developing incident objectives and managing incident action plans.
Senior Production Executive
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Assume leadership of the executive team and act as the deputy Manager in his absence.
- Achieved operational excellence by effectively managing daily task allocation for production executives. Led production shift teams to enhance overall productivity and performance.
- Monitored and maintained plant facilities and equipment, ensuring peak performance.
- Collaborate closely with the warehouse and material department to ensure seamless raw material availability.
- Vigilantly prevent cross-contamination during product changeovers.
- Monitored daily activities to maintain operational efficiency and uphold environmental health and safety (EHS) standards alongside good manufacturing practices (GMP).
- Facilitated change control procedures to maintain regulatory compliance in system process and documentation revisions.
- Performed comprehensive reviews of production documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Spearheaded the investigation and reporting of operational irregularities and incidents.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies effectively.
- Provided leadership in training, coaching, and motivating staff to foster a culture of quality within the department.
- Assisted the Production Manager in liaising with suppliers and contractors.
- Contributed innovative ideas for optimizing work procedures, reducing costs, and enhancing EHS practices.
- Conducted thorough investigations of deviations to determine root causes and execute corrective and preventive actions using various methodologies, including fishbone diagrams and Pareto charts.
- Carried out additional responsibilities within the manufacturing division as required.
- Conducted comprehensive Risk Assessments for both routine and non-routine activities.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Production Executive
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted the Production Manager in meticulously planning the production schedule.
- Manage multiple production lines concurrently. Take charge of overall production process and utility operation.
- Painstakingly prepare operation documents, including schedules, check sheets, and batch records. Focus on continuous operation excellence and drive process improvements.
- Prioritize training and development initiatives for the team. Maintain meticulous records of consumer items.
- Coordinate wastewater collection and liaise effectively with contractors.
- Assume responsibility for monthly unit consumption reports and monitoring.
- Oversee departmental employee attendance verification and submission.
- Actively contribute to optimizing and monitoring operational costs under the guidance of the Production Manager.
- Performed operations with unwavering adherence to Quality Assurance (QA), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and SOP requirements.
- Upheld stringent housekeeping standards through daily activities. Efficiently troubleshooted and resolved simple operational irregularities.
- Played an integral role in team coordination to achieve daily operational goals.
Production Lead Technician
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
04.2020 - 03.2021
Production Senior Technician
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated closely with the Production Executive to meticulously monitor day-to-day operations.
- Ensured rigorous compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and SOP requirements across all operations.
- Maintained precise documentation records and upheld plant 3S standards.
- Conducted a thorough review of production documents on a daily basis, including batch records, log sheets, and check sheets.
- Spearheaded the investigation and reporting of operational abnormalities and incidents.
- Contributed innovative ideas for enhancing work procedures, reducing costs, and improving EHS practices.
- Displayed exceptional self-motivation, working independently with minimal supervision.
- Undertook diverse responsibilities within the manufacturing division as needed.
Education
Bachelor Degree (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Selangor, Malaysia04.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Fast Learner
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Advance Analytical Thinking and Problem-solving Skill
- Lean Manufacturing
- FMEA
- NPI
- Data Analysis
- Team leadership
- Production planning proficiency
- Employee training and development
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow belt), NUS Scale
- 07/2020 - 01/2021
Languages
- Mandarin: Speaking
- Listening
- Writing
- Malay: Speaking
- Listening
- Writing
Timeline
Manufacturing Team Leader
Thermofisher Scientific Co. (Pte) Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Senior Production Executive
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
04.2022 - 12.2023
Production Executive
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
04.2021 - 03.2022
Production Lead Technician
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
04.2020 - 03.2021
Production Senior Technician
Kaneka Singapore Co. (Pte) Ltd.
11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor Degree (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Reason of Leaving
- To seek for better career advancement and goals, as well as personal development in long term basis.
- To take new challenges to enhance professional knowledge and contribute to society.
- Expected Salary and Available date
- Expected Salary $5500
- Last drawn Salary $4781
- Notice Period: 2 months