Facility Manager

West Pharmaceutical Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and operation of facilities, ensuring compliance and efficiency. This role involves overseeing lifecycle management strategies, managing teams, and ensuring optimal performance of utilities systems within GMP standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and technical knowledge in HVAC and utilities management. This position includes budget management and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in management.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments.
• Capability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s facilities teams of engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Develop asset lifecycle strategies to enhance equipment performance.
• Monitor and report equipment performance metrics for improvement.

Skills

Technical knowledge in HVAC

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Analytical approach

Understanding TPM and Six Sigma

Education

Recognized Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent

Tools

SAP or CMMS platforms

Job description

Description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world’s pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West’s 2018 sales of $1.7 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.

Job Summary

The Manager, Facilities is responsible for leading the facilities operation and maintenance function to ensure compliance, safe, reliable and efficient operation of facilities and utilities assets located within West, Singapore. This role oversees the implementation of facilities lifecycle management and maintenance strategies, capital projects, energy and carbon reduction initiatives as well as the performance of outsource facilities services. As a key member of the Plant Engineering team, the Manager partners with Production, Quality, EHS, and other functions to drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s facilities teams, including engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Develop and implement asset lifecycle strategies to improve equipment availability, reliability, and performance
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while minimizing downtime to facilities and utilities operation.
• Lead and develop a high performing team, fostering a culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continual improvement such as lean, innovation etc.
• Drive and develop strategically aligned workforce, internal capabilities and processes to ensure effective delivery.
• Lead commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for facilities and utilities systems.
• Provide technical leadership for equipment troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance activities with minimal impact on production
• Monitor and report equipment performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives using TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma tools
• Manage departmental budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor/contractor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all EHS, cGMP, and other applicable standards
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
• Responsible as site Energy Manager.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Recognized Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in management leadership positions.
• Strong technical knowledge in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, Clean and Black utilities, and control systems.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
• Proven experience in managing GMP facilities and utilities operations and equipment reliability
• Proven experience in facilities contamination control and utilities out-of-specification management
• Strong communication, excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a passion for mentoring
• Good understanding in TPM and Six Sigma processes
• Proficiency in SAP or other CMMS platforms
• Experience managing contractors and performance-based services
• Analytical and data-driven approach to maintenance and reliability
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Working beyond normal working hours may be required.
• Strong planning capabilities

License and Certifications

• A Singapore Certified Energy Manager.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year