Frontline Leader - Electrical & Automation

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

You will lead a team of Engineering Technicians specialising in electrical, automation and instrumentation to keep our Singapore manufacturing site safe, reliable and inspection-ready. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering and Project teams, as well as external suppliers and contractors. We are looking for a clear problem solver and coach who drives continuous improvement and role-models GSK values. This role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership capability, make a meaningful impact and help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Key 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 equipment uptime and support zero accidents, zero defects and zero waste.

• Ensure all electrically-driven equipment and related systems (e.g. HV/LV switchboards, transformers, UPS, battery chargers, capacitor banks, emergency generators) are maintained in good condition to minimise disruption to manufacturing.

• Plan, prioritise and deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, shutdowns and equipment handovers, ensuring strong schedule adherence and coordination with Production and Utilities.

• Support capital projects and equipment modifications, including installation, commissioning, qualification and handover into routine operations, in alignment with GSK Engineering and Quality standards.

• Manage contractors and external suppliers to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of maintenance and project activities, including clear scope definition and performance follow-up.

• Coach, develop and engage a team of technicians, using GSK development frameworks (e.g. 70/20/10) to build technical capability, resilience and succession. - Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives (e.g. reduction of repeat failures, improvement of PM/CM effectiveness, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation).

• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in accordance with EHS requirements, cGMP, Good Engineering Practice (GEP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and relevant GSK standards.

• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records in the site CMMS (e.g. SAP), supporting audit and regulatory readiness and performance management.

Basic Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Mechatronic or related Engineering discipline. - Minimum 7 years of hands‑on engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, food, medical devices, chemical).

• Practical experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning and qualification of electrical and automation systems.

• Experience supervising technicians or leading small operational/maintenance teams, including planning work and managing priorities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS, quality, cGMP, GEP and Good Documentation Practices in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem‑solving skills, with effective written and verbal communication and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and utility systems (e.g. clean utilities, building management systems, process control systems).

• Familiarity with Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) and validation of automation systems.

• Experience with maintenance management systems and work order processes (e.g. SAP, CMMS), including PM/CM planning and reporting.

• Experience delivering small to medium capital projects or engineering change controls.

• Proven track record in continuous improvement, reliability engineering or asset care initiatives.

• Experience coaching and developing technical teams, building a strong safety and quality culture.

• Formal electrical qualifications or registrations (e.g. ATEX, Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) registration) and/or relevant local regulatory certifications.

To learn more about Singapore GSK and our people, please click on this link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glaxosmithkline/life/gsksingapore

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team.