Maintenance Manager

JDE Peet's; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Ipoh, Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the plant's maintenance strategy and team. You will ensure spare parts availability, define preventive maintenance programs, and drive reliability improvements across equipment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, 6–8 years in manufacturing (preferably FMCG), and at least 4 years in people leadership. Strong budget, safety and quality focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6–8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG) including engineering roles.
• Min of 4 years in people leadership with strong focus on development of teams.
• Experience of change management within the plant to improve organization performance, safety and quality.
• Strong understanding of budgeting with good understanding of financial processes.
• Proven knowledge and experience of Operational Excellence methodologies like TPM (prerequisite), Lean and 6 Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Assuring required spare parts inventory level.
• Translating breakdowns events into required preventive maintenance program.
• Initiating equipment modifications for enhanced reliability.
• Defining maintenance standards & procedures.

Skills

People leadership

Change management

Budgeting

Operational Excellence

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

• Assuringrequiredspare parts inventory level
• Translating breakdowns events into required preventive maintenance program
• Initiating equipment modifications for enhanced reliability
• Defining maintenance standards & procedures

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

For this role as a Maintenance Manager, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• UniversityDegree(Bachelor)orhigherinEngineeringorotherrelatedfield.
• 6- 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (strong preferenceinFMCG) includingEngineeringroles
• Min of 4 years in a people leadership with strong focus on developmentofteams
• Experience of change management within the plant to improve organizationperformance,insafetyandqualityaswell.
• Strongunderstandingofbudgetingwithgoodunderstandingoffinancialprocesses.
• Profound knowledge and experience of Operational ExcellencemethodologieslikeTPM(prerequisite),Leanand6Sigma.

Additional Information

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com .