Facilities & Utilities Lead: Energy & Compliance

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GMP/HACCP compliance knowledge

Job summary

Kerry, a world-leading taste and nutrition company, seeks a Senior Facilities/Utilities Manager in Malaysia. You will lead the planning, operation, and maintenance of utility systems to ensure safe, compliant plant operations while optimizing energy use.

You’ll collaborate with production, EH&S, and engineering on new products, CAPEX, and continuous improvements. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in large-scale utilities, and a track record of managing maintenance

Qualifications

• Typically 7–12 years in facilities, maintenance, or utility operations within manufacturing.
• Experience overseeing large-scale utility plants (boilers, chillers, compressed air) in production.
• Proven track record leading maintenance programs, energy efficiency projects, and capital projects.
• Experience with GMP/HACCP compliance, sanitation programs, and audits.
• Experience managing a team and supervising contractors/third-party vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/management field; masters or certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans for utilities and facilities.
• Monitor energy and water usage; drive energy efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage commissioning, start-up/shutdown, and emergency plans for utilities.
• Lead safety programs, risk assessments, investigations, and near-miss reporting.
• Manage budgets, CAPEX justifications, contractor selection, and vendor performance.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, PM schedules, and asset registers.
• Ensure readiness for audits (GFSI, local regs) and support audits.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, Plant Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus

Tools

SAP-PM

Energy management systems

Job description

Kerry, a world-leading taste and nutrition company, seeks a Senior Facilities/Utilities Manager in Malaysia. You will lead the planning, operation, and maintenance of utility systems to ensure safe, compliant plant operations while optimizing energy use.

You’ll collaborate with production, EH&S, and engineering on new products, CAPEX, and continuous improvements. The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in large-scale utilities, and a track record of managing maintenance