Director, Facilities

Flex; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Flex, Perai, Penang, is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead and develop regional facilities teams across Southeast Asia. You will establish regional strategy, oversee electrical, HVAC, and infrastructure reliability, and manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets.

This role requires extensive leadership in manufacturing settings and a focus on safety and compliance. You will review project scopes with contractors, drive energy reduction efforts, and serve as the escalation point for major facility issues,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in a senior facilities management role, preferably in manufacturing.
• 8 years in senior leadership roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong communication and manufacturing industry experience, e.g., electronics, semiconductor or industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facility teams across Southeast Asia sites.
• Establish regional facilities strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of all facilities infrastructure including electrical, HVAC, fire protection, and utilities.
• Review and approve project scope, budget, schedules, and contractor selection.
• Develop and manage regional facilities OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and corporate policies; oversee audits and inspections.
• Develop regional energy reduction roadmap; collaborate with stakeholders; act as escalation point for major issues.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Building automation systems

HVAC controls

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director of Facilities located in Perai, Penang .

This is a critical role as the Director of Facilities. You will oversee all facilities operations and maintenance at the company's state-of-the-art manufacturing sites.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead and develop facility teams across all Southeast Asia sites.
• Establish regional facilities strategy aligned with corporate objectives
• Ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of all facilities infrastructure including: Electrical systems, HV/LV distribution systems, Chillers and HVAC systems, Compressed air systems, Process cooling water systems & Fire protection systems
• Review and approve project scope, budget, schedules, and contractor selection.
• Develop and manage regional facilities OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Oversee facility-related audits and inspections.
• Develop regional energy reduction roadmap
• Partner closely with stakeholders & serve as the regional escalation point for major facility issues

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior facilities management role, preferably in the manufacturing industry and 8 years in senior leadership roles
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
• Strong communication and strong manufacturing industry experience preferred: Electronics manufacturing, Semiconductor or Industrial manufacturing
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, Electrical distribution systems, Fire systems, Architecture and civil engineering and Building automation systems

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Job Category

Operations

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