Maintenance Manager

Golden Fresh; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Penang is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Maintenance & Electrical team. Responsibilities include leading maintenance operations, managing budgets, and implementing strategies for improvement. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in maintenance, with strong technical and managerial skills. This role requires a commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• General understanding of financial analysis and budget reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance & Electrical team for plant maintenance and repair.
• Manage the maintenance department yearly budget.
• Implement strategies for productivity improvement.

Skills

Maintenance management

Project management

Strong technical and managerial skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills in problem solving

Troubleshooting in mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Lead the Maintenance & Electrical (M&E) team which included plant and equipment maintenance and repair works, upgrading and improvement works, M&E installations, etc. for the production facilities and ensure effective and efficient maintenance.

Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality.

Fully responsible of the maintenance department yearly budget and proactively coming out with ideas on improvement projects.

Build up maintenance methodologies competencies within the maintenance department. Actively involved in coming out with Industrial Engineering strategies and recommendations to improve the productivity of the plant such as implementation of maintenance methodologies, TPM and preventive maintenance.

Providing leadership and guidance to the plant's maintenance& electrical team in Preventive Maintenance program, Reliability Engineering and Manpower planning.

Ensure proper motivation and capability improvement of staff by implementing continuous development, upgrading of skills and career development and maintain high standard of workmanship by ensuring skilled and reliable workers/contractors are employed.

Work closely with all departments to identify and rectify machinery and equipment issues with regards to safety, productivity, quality and reliability. Liaise with management, operations and quality system personnel to resolve process line problems and recommend measures to improve operation and conditions of machines and equipment.

Working closely with the project core team to provide ideas, advice and engineering support to improve, upgrade and automation the production lines in order to achieve better efficiency and production yields.

Ensure compliance on all legal requirements, Company policies and procedures and adhere to company and audit standards. Ensure compliance to DOE, JKKP, DOSH etc, requirements and other related management system are adopted by the Company.

Lead and manage project - plant machinery/ equipment upgrade or new equipment installation and commissioning project (including liaising with vendor, propose concept/design, qualification/buyoff, conduct training, establishing performance standards, managing budgets, schedules and quality).

Any other responsibilities as and when assigned by the superior.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant work experience.

Good knowledge on maintenance management & project management

Minimum 5 years working experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

Strong technical and managerial skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Possess Analytical skills in problem solving

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in mechanical, electrical, and PLC operating systems

General understanding of financial analysis, budget reports, and relevant business drivers

Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and maintenance execution

Preferably with knowledge of food processing equipment maintenance and technology

Possess an understanding of OSHA and life safety regulations

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