Electrical & Automation Team Lead, Manufacturing Excellence

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to head a team of Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation Technicians. You will ensure safe, reliable maintenance, coordinate with Operations, Engineering and Projects, and drive continuous improvement while upholding GSK standards.

You will coach staff, manage external contractors, and support capital projects from installation to handover, ensuring audit readiness and strong performance management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechatronic or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years hands‑on engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising technicians or leading small teams.
• Knowledge of EHS, quality, cGMP, GEP and Good Documentation Practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and technical guidance to Electrical & Automation Technicians, ensuring safe and reliable execution of maintenance activities.
• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting and repair for electrical, automation and instrumentation systems to maximise uptime and support zero accidents, defects and waste.
• Ensure all electrical equipment and systems are maintained to minimise disruption to manufacturing.
• Plan, prioritise and deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, shutdowns and handovers with strong schedule adherence.
• Support capital projects and equipment modifications, including installation, commissioning and handover into routine operations.
• Manage contractors and external suppliers to ensure safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery of activities.
• Coach, develop and engage technicians using development frameworks to build capability and resilience.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with EHS, cGMP, GEP and GDP standards.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records in the site CMMS (e.g. SAP).

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to head a team of Electrical, Automation and Instrumentation Technicians. You will ensure safe, reliable maintenance, coordinate with Operations, Engineering and Projects, and drive continuous improvement while upholding GSK standards.

You will coach staff, manage external contractors, and support capital projects from installation to handover, ensuring audit readiness and strong performance management.