Assistant Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Mason & Co; Sitiawan; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sitiawan is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize maintenance operations for mechanical systems. The role requires at least 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, emphasizing strong leadership and analytical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance team activities, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will drive preventive maintenance strategies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in maintenance management in mechanical or chemical engineering industries.
• Hands-on experience in leading maintenance teams.
• Strong skills in mechanical failure analysis and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee maintenance, repair, and modification activities.
• Manage spare parts requisition and ensure smooth maintenance support.
• Drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical abilities

Data analysis

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This role plays a key part in leading and optimizing our maintenance operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across all mechanical systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee maintenance, repair, and modification activities in collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Supervise daily maintenance operations, ensuring all tasks are performed according to checklists, SOPs, and audit requirements.
• Plan, organize, and manage critical maintenance work, deciding whether tasks are handled in‑house or outsourced to contractors/suppliers.
• Manage spare parts requisition, inventory, and repairs, ensuring smooth and efficient maintenance support.
• Support machinery expansion, upgrades, and improvement projects related to mechanical systems.
• Ensure full compliance with regulations such as OSHA, FMA, EQA, and promote Good Environmental Practices (GEP) and proper waste management.
• Drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) strategies, emphasizing safety and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supervise and evaluate the workmanship of team members, contractors, and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvements to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records.
• Provide leadership and training to the maintenance team, fostering accountability, teamwork, and technical development.
• Take on additional tasks or departmental transfers as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in maintenance management preferably within mechanical or chemical engineering industries.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with hands‑on experience being an added advantage.
• Solid analytical abilities in mechanical failure analysis, Pareto Chart Analysis, MMTR, and MTBF with proven solution implementation.
• Able to perform effectively under high‑pressure environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and presentation.