Manufacturing Manager (Systems & Quality)

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

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Manager (Systems & Quality) to govern quality systems, ensure cGMP compliance, and lead QA programs. You will oversee SAP and POMS, drive CAPA, audit readiness, and implement data integrity controls, with a focus on cost-effective quality.

You will manage budgets for manufacturing systems and quality activities, mentor teammates, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain to sustain safe,

Qualifications

• This role requires 6–8 years of experience in regulated manufacturing (Food, Nutritional, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or similar).
• Experience with quality systems, CAPA management and audit support is essential.
• Hands-on exposure to SAP and POMS, inventory controls and material usage analysis.

Responsibilities

• Govern manufacturing Quality Management Systems (QMS) including deviations, investigations, CAPA, change control and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, food safety regulations, corporate quality standards and data integrity requirements.
• Lead manufacturing food safety systems (HACCP, PRPs) and monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, traceability and material usage, and manage budgets for systems and quality activities.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen compliance culture and business acumen.

Skills

Quality management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

POMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

As the Manufacturing Manager (Systems & Quality), you will govern manufacturing quality systems to maintain compliance with cGMP, food safety regulations, corporate standards and internal procedures, ensuring sustained inspection readiness. You will provide oversight and leadership of manufacturing food safety programs, ensuring risks are identified, controlled and continuously improved in alignment with HACCP and applicable regulatory requirements. You will ensure manufacturing computerized systems (e.g. SAP, POMS) are fit for use, validated and compliant, with strong adherence to data integrity (ALCOA+) principles. You will lead manufacturing input into deviations, investigations, CAPA and change control, ensuring robust root cause analysis, effective actions and prevention of recurrence. You will oversee systems and controls related to inventory accuracy, traceability and material usage and identifying systemic opportunities for improvement. You will also manage and govern budgets related to manufacturing systems, food safety programs and compliance activities, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality or safety.

What You’ll Do

• Govern manufacturing Quality Management Systems (QMS), including deviations, investigations, CAPA, change control and audit readiness.
• Ensure manufacturing compliance with cGMP, food safety regulations, corporate quality standards and data integrity requirements.
• Lead manufacturing food safety systems (HACCP, PRPs), ensuring effective risk identification, control and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor, trend and report quality, compliance, and food safety KPIs; identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as manufacturing systems representative for internal, corporate, customer and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Govern manufacturing computerized systems (e.g., SAP, POMS) and inventory processes to ensure accuracy, traceability and compliance.
• Analyze material usage and inventory discrepancies, drive corrective actions in partnership with Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Provide financial governance and budget oversight for manufacturing systems and quality activities.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen systems thinking, compliance culture and business acumen.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene rules, and sanitation standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• 6 - 8 years of experience in regulated manufacturing (Food, Nutritional, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or similar).
• Strong experience in manufacturing Quality systems, CAPA management and audit support.
• Hands‑on exposure to SAP, POMS, inventory controls and material usage analysis.
• Experience supporting budget management and financial governance in an Operations environment.
• Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions balancing quality, food safety, and cost.
• Strong influencing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Effective collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (Quality, Food Safety, Lean/Six Sigma, Project Management) are an advantage.

Location

This position is based in Tuas, Singapore.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: Singapore > Singapore : SN01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)