Senior GMP Packaging & Redressing Operations Leader

Zuellig Pharma; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions provider in Asia, seeking a Production Manager to lead GMP secondary packaging and redressing operations in a healthcare manufacturing setting. You will drive production planning, technology transfers, workforce management, and regulatory compliance to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, and Program teams, and a continuous improvement mindset leveraging Lean/Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, pharmaceutical packaging, healthcare logistics, or a regulated operational environment.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience leading production or operational teams.
• Proven experience managing customer requirements, operational projects, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production operations, ensuring efficient execution of secondary packaging, relabelling, kitting, and redressing activities.
• Manage production planning and scheduling to optimize resource utilization, maximize throughput, and achieve customer service level commitments.
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Program team, and Quality teams to ensure smooth operational execution and timely delivery.
• Monitor production performance through key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to achieve productivity, quality, and service targets.
• Serve as the primary operational lead for customer onboarding and new redressing introductions.
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop redressing solutions that meet regulatory and commercial objectives.
• Lead technology introduction activities, process validation, line qualification, and implementation of new packaging or redressing requirements.
• Ensure all production documentation, work instructions, and batch records are properly established and maintained.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, GDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Quality Assurance to ensure timely batch review, product release support, deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and change control activities.
• Lead production readiness for customer audits, regulatory inspections, and certification audits.
• Promote a strong quality culture and ensure all personnel are adequately trained and qualified for GMP operations.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and optimize production processes.
• Manage capital expenditure projects, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and facility improvement programs.
• Drive annual productivity savings and ensure adherence to approved operating budgets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, planners, coordinators, and technical personnel.
• Establish performance objectives and development plans to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Ensure all employees complete required GMP, GDP, quality, safety, and operational training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP ERP

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions provider in Asia, seeking a Production Manager to lead GMP secondary packaging and redressing operations in a healthcare manufacturing setting. You will drive production planning, technology transfers, workforce management, and regulatory compliance to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with Supply Chain, Quality, and Program teams, and a continuous improvement mindset leveraging Lean/Six Sigma.