Maintenance & Facilities Manager (Packaging Company)

Protalent Malaysia; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Kedah is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure maximum efficiency of facilities and machinery. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, implementing preventive maintenance, and leading a team. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of APQP and lean manufacturing practices is required. This role offers the opportunity for significant responsibility within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a maintenance managerial role.
• Strong plant-level experience with proven team management skills.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, layout, and machinery operate at maximum efficiency and output.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to detect and resolve problems.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team to achieve performance objectives.

Skills

Team management

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Lean manufacturing practices

Technical reporting

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our clients provides full in-house printing & packaging for various industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, layout, and machinery operate at maximum efficiency and output.
• Implement total preventive maintenance and manage breakdowns (mechanical, electrical, and equipment).
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to detect and resolve problems.
• Plan, schedule, and manage repair and installation activities.
• Assign repair schedules, evaluate cost estimates, and control maintenance budgets.
• Oversee equipment stock levels and place orders for new supplies when necessary.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures across the department.
• Prepare and maintain daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
• Lead and develop the maintenance team to achieve performance objectives.

Authority

• Approve staff leave and overtime.
• Conduct staff performance appraisals and recommend salary increments.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a maintenance managerial role.
• Strong plant-level experience with proven team management skills.
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and lean manufacturing practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
• Familiar with health and safety regulations.