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Chee Wai Chan

Chee Wai Chan

Equipment Supervisor
Woodlands Singapore,Singapore

Summary

With over two decades of experience in equipment maintenance and engineering, including a pivotal role at ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PLT.LTD, I excel in leading teams towards efficiency enhancements and equipment innovation. My expertise in problem-solving and fostering teamwork has significantly reduced downtime and improved safety, underpinned by a strong foundation in MDSAP audit and excellent communication skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Equipment Supervisor

ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PLT.LTD
04.2016 - Current
  • Created long-term plans for capital investments in new machinery or technology upgrades based on company goals, budget considerations, and industry best practices.
  • Reduced downtime for repairs by effectively monitoring equipment condition and scheduling necessary maintenance.
  • Educated and managed staff on best practices in use and maintenance of equipment inventory.
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency by implementing preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • As a Equipment supervisor for Reagent Equipment Engineering. Total of 24 years of experiences in Equipment Maintenance to maintain, sustaining and improving the equipment efficiency. Lead a team of Engineers, technicians to perform daily routine jobs such as Preventive maintenance, Predictive maintenance, Projects, documentations, WI updates and 6s.
  • Attended MDSAP Audit as SME for Reagent Equipment, achieved zero finding.
  • Attend Internal Audit as a Auditee, Lead Auditor for ISO 13485/2016
  • As a leader of Safety Grass Root Team and lead for the Safety slogan competition.
  • As a Safety Committee member to promote safety awareness, safe workplace and solution.

Team Lead

Seagate
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Delegate daily routine tasks to all the operators, Technician and Engineers. To ensure all daily routine was delivered.
  • Plan and manage all the preventive maintenance to ensure it was performed before the due date.
  • Follow up on equipment overhaul and improvement project to ensure it able to meet the timeliness given.

Senior Equipment Engineer

Alcon
03.2010 - 06.2015
  • Championed energy-saving initiatives within the department, leading efforts to upgrade outdated systems with more efficient alternatives.
  • Revamped preventative maintenance programs to reduce unscheduled machine downtime and extend useful life of assets.
  • Implemented root cause analysis techniques to identify recurring problems in equipment performance, developing targeted solutions for improvement.
  • Supported business continuity efforts by developing robust contingency plans in anticipation of potential equipment failures or disruptions in supply chain logistics.

Manufacturing Engineer

Flextronics
03.2007 - 02.2010
  • Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Led Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement within various areas of the manufacturing environment.

Technical Specialist

Western Digital
01.1997 - 03.2007
  • Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of technical processes, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Trained junior technicians on industry best practices and company-specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Education

Master In Production Management - MBA

Wawasa. Open University
Johor Bahru
09.2017

Diploma In Electronic Engineering - Electronic Engineering

LINTON College
IPOH, PERAK
02.1994

Skills

Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

Several Projects Involvement in illumina:

1. New equipment set up for Power Mixer project, drafting PM WI, spare part list and IQ execution.

2. New equipment set up for Mini Filler project, drafting PM WI, spare part list and IQ execution.

3. Safety improvement project such as SiRF Key selector switch, SiRF Foil Detection sensor, Super Q Leak Detection Sensor.

4. Process improvement projects such as SiRF SSR, SiRF 3 Vibration Pad, XY Indexer Teflon Coating Stand

Attend Internal Audit as a Auditee, Lead Auditor for ISO 13485/2016

As a leader of Safety Grass Root Team and lead for the Safety slogan competition.

As a Safety Committee member to promote safety awareness, safe workplace and solution.

Interests

Cycling, Badminton, Hiking

Timeline

Equipment Supervisor

ILLUMINA SINGAPORE PLT.LTD
04.2016 - Current

Team Lead

Seagate
06.2015 - 04.2016

Senior Equipment Engineer

Alcon
03.2010 - 06.2015

Manufacturing Engineer

Flextronics
03.2007 - 02.2010

Technical Specialist

Western Digital
01.1997 - 03.2007

Master In Production Management - MBA

Wawasa. Open University

Diploma In Electronic Engineering - Electronic Engineering

LINTON College

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