Maintenance Manager

Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across Subang and Kajang factories. You will ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of machinery, utilities and facilities while driving preventive and predictive maintenance.

You will build a high-performing team, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure ISO and GMP compliance in collaboration with Production, QC and Engineering for capacity growth and long-term performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing with hands-on maintenance and facilities management.
• Sound knowledge of preventive maintenance, breakdown management, root cause analysis and equipment reliability.
• Good knowledge of ISO and GMP requirements and safety/regulatory standards in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance activities for Subang & Kajang factories and overall buildings to ensure safe, efficient operation of machinery, utilities and facilities.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans; monitor execution.
• Lead maintenance technicians and contractors for timely breakdown response and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and GMP requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
• Manage maintenance budget, spare parts inventory and cost control.
• Coordinate equipment installation, modification and commissioning projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, QC, Engineering and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Equipment reliability

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the overall maintenance operations across our Subang and Kajang factories, ensuring machinery, utilities and facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

You will be responsible for strengthening equipment reliability, minimizing downtime and driving preventive and predictive maintenance, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, ISO and GMP requirements. The role also oversees maintenance costs, contractors, equipment projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Factory Heads and cross-functional teams, you will provide technical leadership and develop a high-performing maintenance team to support operational excellence, capacity growth and the long-term performance of our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all maintenance activities of the factories (Subang & Kajang) and overall buildings, ensuring machinery, utilities and facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans and monitor execution.

Lead maintenance technicians and contractors to ensure timely breakdown response and repairs.

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and GMP requirements.

Monitor equipment performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Manage maintenance budget, spare parts inventory and cost control activities.

Coordinate equipment installation, modification and commissioning projects.

Work closely with Production, Warehouse, QC, Engineering and other departments.

Ensure statutory inspections and regulatory compliance for machinery, utilities, fire protection and safety systems.

Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implements corrective actions.

Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel.

Support annual budgeting, capacity expansion and capital expenditure planning.

Advises the Factory Heads and other departments on matters relating to the efficient operation of the factory.

Monitor and maintain up-to-date awareness of company policies, local regulatory requirements—including OSH, Labor, DOE, BOMBA, JKKP, and local authorities - and ISO standards (9001 and 14001).

Keep a pulse on national labor market trends and emerging manufacturing technologies to help drive organizational excellence.

Follow and support all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions.

Perform other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry or another relevant technical discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with hands-on exposure to plant maintenance, equipment reliability, utilities and facilities management.

Sound knowledge and practical understanding of preventive maintenance, breakdown management, root cause analysis and equipment reliability.

Good knowledge of ISO and GMP requirements, with awareness of applicable safety, environmental and statutory requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated leadership and people-management capabilities, with the ability to guide, develop and motivate technical teams.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a practical and structured approach to resolving technical and operational issues.

Good communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and engage with contractors and external parties.

Strong focus on safety, reliability, cost effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Wipro Unza Malaysia and Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) are part of Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, a fast-growing FMCG business across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

In Malaysia, we bring together a strong heritage in personal care, skincare, male grooming, household care, wellness and healthcare products, with trusted brands such as Safi, Carrie Junior, Enchanteur, Aiken, Romano, Dashing, Scentify, Bio-essence, Ginvera, Ebene, Syahirah, MaxKleen, NappiKleen and more.

With strong local presence and manufacturing capabilities, we are committed to quality products, trusted brands and creating a workplace where people can learn, grow and make a meaningful impact.

Wipro Unza Malaysia and Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) are part of Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, a fast-growing FMCG business across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

In Malaysia, we bring together a strong heritage in personal care, skincare, male grooming, household care, wellness and healthcare products, with trusted brands such as Safi, Carrie Junior, Enchanteur, Aiken, Romano, Dashing, Scentify, Bio-essence, Ginvera, Ebene, Syahirah, MaxKleen, NappiKleen and more.

With strong local presence and manufacturing capabilities, we are committed to quality products, trusted brands and creating a workplace where people can learn, grow and make a meaningful impact.