Engineering Supervisor (U&F), Singapore

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavourings, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately € 5.0 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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The primary role of Engineering Supervisor (U&F) includes troubleshooting, repair, and management of utilities and facilities equipment in a manufacturing plant. The supervisor will operate and maintain utilities and facility equipment in a safe manner. This role will also require the individual to be able to lead a team as well as perform hands-on field work.

• Operates utility equipment such as boiler, air compressor, RTO, chillers, cooling tower, hot water and wastewater plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment with required technical skills and safety-first mindset (including food safety).
• Ensure proper permit to work system is exercised during work process.
• Perform activities related to pest management, cleaning management, fire protection system, wastewater management, air- conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV), and utility assets.
• Actively participate and contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) continuous improvement.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure work processes are adhered to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance.
• Identify and manage Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) spare parts inventory maintained in stores.
• Complete work orders and related documentation such as equipment history, spare parts consumed and balance on hand in stores.
• Field contractor supervision to ensure safety and quality of work done.
• Actively participate in development of work instructions and root cause failure studies.
• Use CMMS system to generate, document and complete work orders
• Lead/ Schedule and execute CAPEX projects with minimum supervision
• Lead a team, managing leave, overtime and other administrative related as assigned by the U&F engineer or manager
• Subject matter for > 1 Asset, i.e Chiller, Boiler, etc
• Able to deputize as U&F manager
• Able to support regional sites for technical issues
• Other engineering/administrative tasks assigned by engineer or manager.

• Diploma or NITEC in a Technical field.
• Possess class 1 boiler attendant certificate or higher.
• Minimum 6 years and above of relevant experience.
• Self-starter, detail oriented, people management, proactive nature, safety first mindset, good contractor management skills.