Facilities Director

Axiom; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Axiom, positioned as a critical player in digital infrastructure, seeks a Director of Facilities to oversee all facilities operations and maintenance across Southeast Asia manufacturing sites, including Perai, Penang. The role focuses on leading teams, budgeting, and ensuring reliable infrastructure.

You will develop regional strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage energy reduction initiatives, while collaborating with stakeholders to address major facility issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior facilities management role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, Electrical distribution, Fire systems, Building automation, and civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facility teams across Southeast Asia sites.
• Establish regional facilities strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of all facilities infrastructure including electrical, HVAC, chillers, compressed air, process cooling water, and 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 and act as escalation point for major facility issues.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Budgeting (OPEX/CAPEX)

Regulatory compliance

Engineering drawings

Audits & inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Facilities Management

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Building automation systems

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.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Director of Facilities – 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

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