Manufacturing Operations Manager (Pharma Shift)

THERMO FISHER BIOPHARMA SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

THERMO FISHER BIOPHARMA SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the production team, ensuring quality, output, and safety.

The role emphasizes cGMP compliance, process improvements, and effective cross-functional collaboration across QA, maintenance, and supply chain. Applicants should have 5+ years in people management within pharma; diploma holders require 6+ years.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of people-management experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Diploma candidates require at least 6 years of management experience.
• Proven knowledge of cGMP requirements in Biologics/Pharmaceutical plants.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team to meet schedule, output targets, yield, and quality.
• Plan staffing to minimize disruptions and maintain process continuity.
• Maintain safe, accurate handovers and update SOPs as needed.
• Lead team training to foster a professional environment and ensure QA readiness.
• Review batch records and coordinate with QA for timely submissions.
• Assist in audits, cost control, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment readiness and safety compliance.
• Support projects, technology transfers, and non-routine activities.
• Recruit operation staff and manage third-party contractors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

Process understanding

Continuous improvement

Communication

Shift work

Education

Degree/Diploma in Science/Pharmaceutical/Engineering or relevant field

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.