Utilities Manager

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc in Singapore is seeking a leader to head utilities operations, inspire a team of engineers and technicians, and ensure reliable equipment performance across production.

You will develop and drive maintenance and reliability programs, manage vendor relationships, and lead continuous improvement while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).
• At least 8 years in utilities management, maintenance, or reliability in regulated manufacturing.
• Solid IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge and validation processes.
• Strong leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors.
• Reliability mindset with DMAIC root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians to maintain utilities systems.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability programs to minimize downtime.
• Oversee utilities system qualification activities ensuring regulatory/quality compliance.
• Manage contractors and vendor relationships to support maintenance and projects.
• Use data analysis and root cause investigations to drive improvement.
• Promote inclusion, safety, and collaboration within the team.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced engineering degree or relevant professional certification

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ knowledge

Job description

You will lead and inspire a team to ensure reliable and efficient utilities operations at our Singapore site. This role works closely with engineers, technicians, and production colleagues to maintain equipment performance and meet our high standards for quality and safety. We value practical problem solvers who communicate openly and coach others. This position offers a chance to grow your leadership skills, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians to maintain and improve utilities systems supporting production needs.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Oversee utilities system qualification activities ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Manage contractors and vendor relationships to support maintenance and project execution.
• Use data analysis and root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement in utilities maintenance and operation performance.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and collaboration within the team.

Why You?

Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• At least 8 years of experience in utilities management, maintenance, or reliability within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation processes.
• Strong leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors.
• Strong reliability mindset with industry experience using root cause analysis and problem-solving tools (DMAIC) to investigate failures.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced engineering degree or relevant professional certification.
• Experience with predictive maintenance, risk-based inspection, or condition monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with digital maintenance tools and data analytics.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• A passion for driving sustainability and innovation in utilities management.

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. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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