Assistant Engineering Manager

Avery Dennison; Kajang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Engineering Supervisor to oversee daily operations, lead technical teams and ensure safety and quality standards across facilities. You will manage maintenance, plan projects, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least five years of technical experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of technical/engineering experience.
• 2+ years in supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong planning, project management and quality systems knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift Technicians and delegate tasks.
• Oversee maintenance schedules for distribution center and equipment.
• Assist in planning projects, manage budgets and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Bridge between technical teams and top management; coordinate with operations, finance and vendors.
• Train team members and maintain technical documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

PLC

HMI

Power management software

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation(NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Learn more at www.averydennison.com .

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

You will support the Engineering Manager in overseeing daily operations, leading technical teams, managing project schedules and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Supervise shift Technicians and delegating tasks
• Oversee preventive and reactive maintenance schedules for the distribution center, facilities, utilities, production equipment and emergency repairs.
• Assist in planning Engineering projects, managing capital expenditures, coordinating contractor bids, and monitoring departmental expenses and spare-parts inventory.
• Ensure full adherence to local health and safety legislation, fire-safety protocols, building codes, and environmental or energy standards.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and top management, coordinating workflows with operations, finance, and external vendors
• Conduct the training for the team members, implementing new systems and maintaining technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical or engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee technical projects from planning through completion.
• Lead and Monitor the performance, maintenance, and reliability of equipment, systems, and technical infrastructure.
• Identify operational issues and implement effective technical solutions to improve efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of technical operations, project management, and quality management systems.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Added knowledge would be advantage: Able to handle software skills such as AUTOCAD (Perform drawings), PLC (accessing PLC/ HMI device) and exposure to power management software (Energy related)

Additional Information

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