Facilities - Senior Manager / Director

Bosch Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Company Insurance Coverage

Job summary

Bosch Group in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead the Global Real Estate and Integrated Facility Management for the site.

The role requires 15+ years in facilities/engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership and a strong track record managing major projects. You will drive cost efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization initiatives across mechanical, electrical, and building systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of facilities management or engineering experience, incl. 5+ years in leadership.
• 5 years managing large facility, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong English communication and presentation across all levels.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams, contractors, and authorities; skilled in negotiation.
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and building infrastructure systems.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale expansions, renovations, and upgrades.
• Expert in diagnosing issues with systematic approaches (FMEA, risk, RCA).
• Focus on cost efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and integrated facility management.
• Manage budget and long-term plans for FCM department.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and health standards.
• Lead projects from planning to commissioning (expansion/renovation).
• Collaborate with CST/Cluster and external contractors.
• Develop Industry 4.0 and digitalization ideas within FCM.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Decision making

Root-cause analysis

Facilities management

Project leadership

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

General Administration for PgP1 Facilities Department (FCM)

• Budget setting and controlling. Setting and monitoring of targets and strategies.
• Ensure FCM associates training and development to comply with the required competency.
• Manage property real estate in accordance with Central Directives and comply with the relevant country regulations.
• Establish audit / legal compliance and certification of facility to meet environmental, safety and health standards.
• Develop and review policies / guidelines in accordance with Central Directives, guidelines and market best practices in maintenance and operations matters.
• Develop long term plans for FCM department.
• Ensuring external contractors / vendors works are completed on time and quality check are conducted accordingly.
• Develop process and procedures as and when required and conduct periodical review.

Site Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of mechanical (Lifts, HVAC, Exhaust, Chiller, PCW, High Speed Door,…) and electrical facility systems (transformer, switchgear, lighting, ESD gates,…) and integrated Facility Management function.
• Ensure proper preventive maintenance is proper and timely done.
• Ensure minimum impact to plant operations due to fluctuations or interruption of facility systems.
• Drive organization towards structured operation and maintenance of FCM system.
• Develop cost / consumption / resources reduction programs.

Project related Responsibilities

• Ensure project budget and timeline are met.
• Establish interface to end users and requestor.
• Align end user requirements and design specifications for extension and renovation projects.
• Develop Industry 4.0 and Digitalization implementation ideas within FCM.
• Introduce new building and office concepts.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects.

Building, Environmental and Integrated Facility Management Responsibilities

• Oversee landscaping, housekeeping, canteen services and structural / civil works.
• Organize waste management according to requirements.
• Ensure Domestic Water Supply and Sewerage Water discharge is in order.
• Provide building maintenance and repairs in timely and good quality.
• Testing of ESD floor properties in compliance with requirements.
• Production areas are within the required humidity / temperature / particles range.
• Continuously work on improving the environment footprint of the plant.
• Managing overall Integrated Facility Management.

Global Real Estate (GR)

• Actively involve and collaborate in Cluster Service Team (CST) within ASEAN 1 Cluster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
• 15+ years of experience in Facilities Management or Engineering, including at least 5 years in team leadership and 5 years managing large facility, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong ability to collaborate with leadership, cross-functional teams, contractors, and authorities; skilled in negotiation and alignment.
• Ability to set clear direction, make informed decisions, and guide teams through complex operational and project environments.
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and building infrastructure systems, ensuring reliable facility and utility performance.
• Proven capability to lead large-scale facility, expansion, renovation, and utility upgrade projects from planning to commissioning.
• Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex issues using systematic approaches (e.g., FMEA, risk assessment, root-cause analysis).
• Drives cost efficiency, sustainability, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reliability.

Benefits

• Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc
• Company Insurances and etc