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. Responsibilities include managing daily maintenance tasks, driving preventive maintenance strategies, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in mechanical or chemical engineering, and possesses strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in maintenance management.
• Experience within mechanical or chemical engineering industries.
• Hands-on experience in leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee maintenance, repair, and modification activities.
• Supervise daily maintenance operations.
• Manage spare parts requisition and inventory.
• Drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance strategies.
• Provide leadership and training to the maintenance team.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical failure analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent qualification

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.