Facilities and Utilities Manager

Barry Callebaut; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Facilities and Utilities Manager to oversee the reliability and efficiency of utilities and facilities within the plant. This role focuses on managing essential services such as water, electricity, and HVAC, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in the food industry, and will be adept at performance-based contracting. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in managing utilities and facilities in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of performance-based contracting and cost-saving strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage utilities and facilities ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement initiatives for reliability and energy efficiency.

Skills

Utilities Management

Facilities Management

Performance-Based Contracting

Cost Optimization

Preventive Maintenance

CMMS Proficiency

Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Facilities and Utilities Manager ensures the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of all utilities and facilities within the plant. This includes managing utilities such as water, electricity, HVAC, compressed air, and waste management, along with facilities services like building maintenance, cleaning, site security, and other essential services. The role focuses on performance-based contracts, cost optimization, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Manage and maintain all utilities (water, electricity, HVAC, compressed air) and facilities (building maintenance, cleaning, security).
2. Oversee performance-based contracts for utilities and facilities services to ensure cost-effective and compliant operations.
3. Ensure regulatory compliance for all utilities and facilities, including environmental, safety, and quality standards.
4. Implement initiatives to improve reliability and energy efficiency, meeting aggressive cost-saving targets.
5. Conduct audits and inspections to ensure the optimal performance of utilities and facilities.
6. Collaborate with the Asset Manager to align utilities and facilities operations with production needs.
7. Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for utilities and facilities according to global policies.
8. Implement Global Standards and oversee BCOS work processes, particularly within utilities as a dedicated cell.
9. Support projects related to the expansion, upgrading, or modification of utilities and facilities infrastructure.

Education, Language, Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing utilities and facilities in manufacturing (preferably food industry).
• Strong knowledge of performance-based contracting, utility optimization, and cost-saving strategies.
• Proven experience with preventive maintenance for utilities and facilities.
• Proficient in CMMS for tracking and managing maintenance activities.
• Fluent in local language and English; additional languages are a plus.

Technical OR Functional Competencies:

• 5+ years’ experience leading and managing large teams.
• Has led maintenance and engineering departments.
• Technically astute and understands various types of equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Understands all aspects of product manufacturing and operational protocols (e.g., GMP, HACCP).
• Experience in managing large-scale utilities and facilities projects.
• Focus on energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to manage contractors and internal service providers to maintain high standards.

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