Facilities Operations & Compliance Lead - Malaysia

Cochlear; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Malaysia is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to ensure smooth operation of manufacturing, warehouse and office facilities. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will coordinate facilities operations, maintenance activities, contractor management and compliance efforts in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, vendor coordination, safety compliance, and workspace moves.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in facilities coordination, maintenance or building operations.
• Diploma or Certificate in Facilities Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services (or related field).
• Candidates with exposure working in an MNC environment and medical device manufacturing facilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize operational disruption.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and contractors.
• Support renovation, upgrade, and repair works across manufacturing, warehouse, and office areas.
• Monitor and respond to facilities service requests via internal systems.
• Liaise with landlord/property management on building-related matters.
• Coordinate contractors' schedules and site activities to ensure timely and safe execution.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and service delivery standards.
• Support procurement of facilities-related equipment and services in line with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, permit-to-work systems, and Malaysian regulations.
• Support facilities audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Manage site access control, security systems, and coordination of facility-related emergency response coordination.
• Ensure contractors and visitors adhere to safety induction requirements.
• Support office moves, workstation setup, and onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Assist with employee facilities requests and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate records including maintenance logs, reports, layouts, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and support quality initiatives.

Skills

Coordination

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Facilities Management or related

Job description

Cochlear Malaysia is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to ensure smooth operation of manufacturing, warehouse and office facilities. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will coordinate facilities operations, maintenance activities, contractor management and compliance efforts in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, vendor coordination, safety compliance, and workspace moves.