Contract Manufacturing Manager - APAC

Cardinal Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Singapore to oversee the strategic management of the Contract Manufacturing Engineering function. You will ensure external manufacturers deliver quality products efficiently while mentoring cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in regulated industries and relevant certifications. This role includes 35% travel and a focus on leading operational objectives within a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience in regulated industries, preferably in medical devices.
• Ability to travel approximately 35% of the time.
• Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal-setting for the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage department operations and supervise employees.
• Mentor CMEs on projects, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Support preparation of business and operations review meetings.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

LSS Black Belt

PMP certification

Job description

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Job Summary

Contract Manufacturing Engineering Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership of the Contract Manufacturing Engineering function. The Contract Manufacturing function ensures that external manufacturers deliver a quality product at the right cost and at the right quantity, location and time. The manager will meet these requirements by having alignment with COU and other business partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that CMEs are trained on CM playbook and can perform required actions
• Frequent travel visiting critical CMs with the CME to ensure smooth operational oversight and review of inflight projects. requires approx. 35% travel
• Uses CM metrics to address issues and look for any predictive trends.
• Mentor CMEs on facilitation of projects, root cause analysis, CMPs, CI events and issue resolution.
• Support preparation of periodic business and operations review meetings
• Escalate risks and tactical operational issues with CMs and CAH as needed
• Manage savings pipeline and prioritization for assigned CMs
• Manage capital and expense budget for assigned CMs
• Manage high level projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 8+ years related work experience required in regulated industries, preference for medical devices
• Ability to lead x-functional team toward operational objectives
• Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal-setting for department/business unit
• Ability to travel approximately 35% of the time
• Preferred certifications: LSS Black Belt, PMP, etc.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.