Manufacturing Operations Manager (Pharma Shift)

THERMO FISHER BIOPHARMA SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead their manufacturing team. This role focuses on achieving production goals while ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience managing staff in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as proven knowledge of cGMP requirements. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience managing people within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in aseptic processing is a plus.
• For Diploma candidates, at least 6 years’ experience in managing people is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the production team to achieve production goals.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and SOPs.
• Support planning and control of budget performance.
• Maintain adequate consumables and coordinate procurement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of cGMP requirements

Process understanding

Continuous improvement approach

Education

Degree/Diploma in Science/Pharmaceutical/Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a world-class leader in manufacturing. Your ambition and proven expertise will thrive here. Our Singapore team seeks an outstanding Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing team. This role focuses on meeting quality, quantity, time, cost, and safety objectives and targets.

Production

• Lead and coordinate the production team to achieve the production schedule, output targets, yield efficiencies, and top-quality products promptly.
• Plan team activities to ensure adequate staffing and minimal disruption to work-flow or process consistency.
• Ensure efficient, clear, and concise process handovers, maintaining a safe state.
• Develop, revise, and review SOPs as needed for routine production activities.
• Lead team training and development to foster a professional team environment.
• Verify detailed and accurate process documentation delivered by each shift.
• Resolve production issues and assist in investigations, focusing on process deviations and troubleshooting.
• Promote continuous improvement within the operation team.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and facility maintenance.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment readiness and accurate permit issuance.
• Support projects, technology transfers, and non-routine activities.
• Assist in recruiting operation staff and managing third-party contractors where necessary.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Manager.

Quality

• Uphold quality compliance across the team, ensuring adherence to SOPs and procedures.
• Participate in audits and inspections.
• Ensure timely batch record review and submission to QA.
• Liaise with the Quality Control Department regarding samples, tests, and resolving inconsistencies.

Budget

• Support the manager in planning and controlling budget performance, identifying cost needs for materials and human resources.
• Share production objectives, verify cost trends against the budget, analyze deviations, and propose corrective actions.

Consumables

• Maintain adequate levels of consumables by defining minimum orders and coordinating with the warehouse.
• Collaborate with Planner/Buyer/procurement for sourcing and purchasing plant consumables and accessories.

Communication

• Communicate company policies, objectives, and results appropriately.
• Conduct on-the-job training for Technicians, incorporating cGMP, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Handle grievances, counsel, and conduct team appraisals.

Safety

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations by all operations employees and visitors.
• Promote awareness of safety and risk associated with chemicals, equipment, and processes in the area.

How will you get here?

Education

• Degree/Diploma in Science/Pharmaceutical/Engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience managing people within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience in aseptic processing is a plus.
• For Diploma candidates, at least 6 years’ experience in managing people is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven knowledge of cGMP requirements in Biologics/Pharmaceutical plants.
• Strong process understanding and a continuous improvement approach.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts.