Maintenance Supervisor

Rapiscan Systems; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance operations and ensure the reliability and safety of production assets. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in a supervisory role and possess strong technical knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities include managing maintenance strategies, troubleshooting equipment failures, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a dynamic work environment for driven professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar role.
• Extensive hands-on experience in a maintenance setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive maintenance of buildings and production equipment.
• Implement maintenance strategies and manage work schedules.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures swiftly.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Preventive Maintenance Strategies

Project Management

Troubleshooting and Repair

Safety Practices and Regulations

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates and oversees the comprehensive maintenance and upkeep of all buildings, grounds, and facility equipment, as well as the manufacturing equipment critical to production. This role is vital in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and safety of all production assets. The Supervisor will lead a team and collaborate with other professionals to reduce breakdowns, improve facility infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement in equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Management

Strategy & Planning: Design, implement, and manage maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods, including the planning and scheduling of both planned and unplanned work.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical breakdown problems and lead the effective resolution of emergency and unplanned equipment failures and repairs.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Conduct and oversee quality inspections and execute comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks on all facility and production equipment to maximize uptime.

Improvement & Analysis: Identify areas for operational improvement, research solutions, and propose cost‑effective recommendations to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Facilities & Project Coordination

Facility Oversight: Coordinate and supervise general maintenance and upkeep activities for buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.

Renovation Projects: Coordinate and oversee the execution of renovation, upgrade, and installation projects within existing facilities.

Stakeholder Liaison: Effectively communicate and liaise with client departments and internal stakeholders regarding maintenance activities and facility status.

Personnel Management: Coordinate and supervise the daily work and development of maintenance personnel.

Documentation & Training: Draft technical manuals, work instructions, and guidelines for the installation, commissioning, and operation of equipment and systems. Conduct equipment and system training for employees and users.

Budget & Inventory: Coordinate with the HOD on budget development and maintain an accurate inventory of tools and consumables.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all statutory and legal requirements for equipment and systems are met through timely inspections, certifications by relevant bodies, and adherence to ISO standards (including conducting internal audits).

Reporting: Submit comprehensive weekly reports on maintenance progress, audit outcomes, and other assigned tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

Proven Experience: Significant, proven experience as a Maintenance Supervisor at least 8 years and above or in a similar supervisory/leadership role within a maintenance or manufacturing setting.

Maintenance Background: Extensive hands‑on experience in maintenance, often starting as a technician.

Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding and strong technical knowledge of:

Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Diagnosing complex breakdowns, troubleshooting, and repairing both mechanical and electrical production equipment and facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).

Maintenance Strategies: Deep familiarity with implementing Preventive Maintenance (PM).

Facility Oversight: Knowledge of general upkeep for buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.

Project Management: Experience in coordinating and overseeing renovation, upgrade, and installation projects.

Compliance: Knowledge of safety practices, regulations (JKKP, DOE, BOMBA), and adherence to quality standards like ISO.