Head of Facilities Management

Gateway Search; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search is seeking a Head of Facility Management in Malaysia to own all factory O&M for a fast-paced high-tech plant. You will lead technical standards, drive discipline, and build a high-performance local team while coordinating outsourced service providers.

The role requires 10+ years in FM within large-scale manufacturing, a mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering background, and Mandarin/Bahasa proficiency. Relocation support available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of facility management experience in large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience managing outsourced service teams with penalty-based KPIs.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own factory O&M end-to-end for all critical facility systems (water, electrical, gases, HVAC, fire protection, elevators).
• Enforce strict standards, uptime, humidity, cleanliness, and safety.
• Build and lead a direct team of technicians and engineers with clear SOPs and metrics.
• Oversee outsourced vendors with KPI/penalty regime and performance monitoring.
• Act as first responder for major facility incidents and 24/7 crisis recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Vendor management

Crisis management

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company: A leading high-technology manufacturing company

Location: Serendah Industrial Park, Malaysia (Open to someone who is willing to relocate from other Malaysia States)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Head of Facility Management – a rare hybrid of deep technical authority and exemplary leadership. You will take full ownership of all factory Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in a fast-paced, high-precision high tech plant.

Your mission is to enforce uncompromising technical standards, eliminate operational slack, and drive a passive, local team toward discipline, speed, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Ownership of Factory O&M

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all critical facility systems: Water (including DI water), Electrical (LV/MV), Process & utility gases, HVAC systems, Fire protection, and Elevators.
• Enforce strict industry standards – maintain rigorous control over humidity, cleanliness, fire safety, and uptime.
• Close the technical gap – Hands-on technical authority capable of inspecting, diagnosing, and taking direct action.

2. Team Re-organization – From Chaos to Discipline

• Lead a direct team of technicians and engineers.
• Building quality teams – establish clear SOPs, daily accountability, performance metrics, and a zero-tolerance policy for recurring errors.
• Solve onsite issues and recommending solutions leveraging from accumulated experiences.

3. Outsourcing Control – Strong KPI & Penalty Regime

• Manage external vendors with outsourced local personnel.
• Design and enforce a strict KPI mechanism.

4. Emergency Fallback – First Responder

• Act as the first responsible person for any major facility accident (fire, blackout, gas leak, cooling failure).
• Respond onsite outside normal working hours (nights, weekends, public holidays) to lead emergency repairs and restore operations.
• Take charge and lead crisis containment and rapid recovery to ensure zero production interruption in a 24/7 plant.

Professional Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical field).
• Experience: 10+ years of facility management experience in large-scale manufacturing.
• Preferred Industries: High Tech manufacturing / Semiconductor / Chemical (high-precision, high-stakes environments).
• Track Record: Proven experience managing outsourced service teams with penalty-based KPIs. Proven track record of successfully building a team from 0 to 1.
• Certification: Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent is a plus.

Language & Communication (Mandatory)

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Management Style

• Result-oriented – delivers outcomes.
• Adaptable – adjusts strategies quickly as operational demands shift.
• Tough – unafraid of challenges and willing to make difficult decisions to drive real change.
• Pressure-resistant – thrives in fast-paced operational environments.
• Not susceptible – works independently with clear-thinking at the workplace.

Why Join?

• High-autonomy, high-impact role with full backing to enforce change.
• Critical position in Malaysia's growing high-techmanufacturing sector.
• Competitive senior-level package + allowances.
• Clear mandate – no ambiguity.