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Site Lead

Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Account Manager
Direct Reports: 10-12

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Lead to direct facility and utility operations in support of manufacturing, laboratory, or general business activities. This role requires a strong technical background in GMP/GxP environments with proven people management experience.

What You'll Do

Operations Management

• Direct daily facility and utility operations to support manufacturing, laboratory, or business activities
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and plans to achieve KPIs
• Manage site field manuals, SOPs, and compliance documentation
• Ensure safety, quality, compliance, service, and performance standards are consistently met
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and positive team culture
• Manage resources and activities within budget constraints

Safety Leadership

• Act as visible safety leader and coach proactive EHS behaviors
• Ensure regulatory, JLL, and client safety standards are met across all work activities
• Lead accident/injury investigations and ensure risk assessments are in place
• Establish regular EHS self-inspection routines and action plans
• Ensure timely completion of all regulatory/compulsory EHS training

Quality Management

• Maintain adherence to governing SOPs and quality policies (JLL and Client)
• Support GMP incident investigations and CAPA creation/completion
• Participate in JLL self-audits and assist in regulatory/customer audits
• Review and approve change controls, deviation investigations, SOPs, and validation protocols
• Ensure all infrastructure and compliance documentation remains current
• Manage spare parts identification and inventory for GMP compliance

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive engagement
• Provide regular feedback on daily operations and maintenance activities
• Develop technical scope of work for vendor support requirements
• Coordinate with procurement stakeholders on contracts and purchase orders

Team Leadership

• Hire, supervise, and manage site staff (10-12 direct reports)
• Develop training matrices and ensure team receives appropriate training
• Implement personal development and performance management programs
• Foster professionalism and customer focus across the team

Financial Management

• Negotiate budgets with stakeholders and deliver services within approved budgets
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and certify work completion
• Compile data and work with Finance team for budget forecasting
• Execute JLL internal DOA approvals (procurement, financial, HR)

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or relevant discipline
• 10+ years of experience in engineering operations and facilities/process equipment maintenance
• 5+ years facilities/equipment maintenance in GxP environment
• 5+ years team management experience

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of local regulations for site facilities management
• EHS relevant procedures and compliance requirements
• Detailed knowledge of GMP utilities (CU, HVAC, EMS, etc.)
• GxP quality system requirements (deviation, change control, CAPA, risk management, documentation)
• GMP/non-GMP facilities/equipment maintenance/calibration requirements (PM, PdM, CM, EM)
• Client and vendor management capabilities
• KPI management and people development skills
• Ability to train and coach team members
• Strong troubleshooting and analysis capabilities
• Targets-driven with continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in GMP and GEP work environments
• Client audits and regulator audits experience (FDA, cFAD, etc.)
• Capital project management experience
• Pharmaceutical, Life Science, or Biopharma manufacturing background
• International company experience
• Life Science/Pharma/Biopharma process knowledge
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Maintenance excellence knowledge (FMEA, RCA)
• GEP knowledge (ASME)
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge
• CMMS/SAP proficiency
• Automation systems experience (BMS, EMS, SCADA)

Key Working Relationships

Internal: JLL Account Manager, Site Maintenance and Utility Team, Engineering Team Members

External: Client Engineering/Technical Services, Equipment/System/Area Owners, Quality Assurance, End Users, Client Audit Groups, Regulatory Representatives, EHS Team, Third-Party Service Providers

Location:

On-site –Singapore

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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