Maintenance Manager (Food Manufacturing/Palm Oil/Oleochemical)

Bright Prospect; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Port Klang is seeking a Maintenance Manager with at least 7 years of experience in food manufacturing or related industries. The role includes overseeing installation and maintenance, planning preventive programs, and optimizing equipment performance. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. Interested candidates should apply online or send profiles to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of maintenance experience in facilities or machine equipment in relevant industries.
• Proven experience in plant maintenance planning and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Manager (Food Manufacturing/Palm Oil/Oleochemical)

Oversee the installation, maintenance, and modification of plant equipment and systems in accordance with safety and operational standards.

Plan, execute, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure plant reliability.

Lead and supervise maintenance teams, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget.

Support and participate in Plant Turnaround Management, including planning, scheduling, and execution of critical maintenance activities.

Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

Review and analyze technical manuals, operating data, and failure reports to optimize equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.

Recommend and implement improvements in maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and energy efficiency.

Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring timely support and cost-effective services.

Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, manpower forecasts, and spare parts inventory planning.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and ISO/OSHA requirements.

Conduct training and development for maintenance staff on safety, repair techniques, and operational procedures.

Support engineering projects, equipment commissioning, and facility upgrades as required.

Perform regular site inspections to ensure maintenance quality, operational safety, and equipment readiness.

Undertake any other tasks assigned by superiors in line with operational requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of maintenance experience in facilities or machine equipment in the food manufacturing, palm oil, oleochemical manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in plant maintenance planning, predictive maintenance, and turnaround shutdown management.
• Good leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• For those who have what it takes, please apply online or send your profile to: [emailprotected]

Your application will include the following questions:

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a maintenance manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?