Plant Engineering Manager: Reliability & Improvements

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead reliability, utilities, and continuous improvement at our manufacturing plant. You will head a multi-disciplinary team, drive PPM/TPM programs, and deliver capex and efficiency projects to meet safety and quality targets.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and digitalization initiatives, with direct reporting to the Group MD. Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven leadership in heavy industry facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) programs across all plant equipment.
• Maximize equipment availability, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor MTBF and MTTR; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee maintenance of kilns, presses, glazing lines, dryers, conveyors, and related utilities.
• Establish and enforce maintenance plans, schedules, and records to minimise downtime.
• Drive strategic projects to improve reliability, production capacity, energy efficiency, process stability, and product quality.
• Provide engineering support for process changes, new products, equipment upgrades, and trials.
• Prepare scopes, cost estimates, and business cases for Capex and improvement projects.
• Manage projects from planning through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Document engineering changes and update procedures accordingly.
• Plan and execute Capex projects including automation and energy-saving initiatives.
• Manage timelines, vendors, and budgets; coordinate installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives (SCADA, IoT, CMMS integration).
• Ensure reliable operation of plant utilities (electrical, air, water, gas) and monitor consumption to reduce waste.
• Coordinate inspections, servicing, and compliance for equipment.
• Lead Lean/TPM/Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives and cost-optimization efforts.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with DOSH/DOE/BOMBA and safety protocols (LOTO, PTW).
• Oversee risk assessments and incident investigations; ensure accountability and safe operations.
• Lead training and development for a multi-disciplinary maintenance team.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, Procurement to align maintenance with operating plans.
• Report performance, risks, and project progress to executive leadership.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead reliability, utilities, and continuous improvement at our manufacturing plant. You will head a multi-disciplinary team, drive PPM/TPM programs, and deliver capex and efficiency projects to meet safety and quality targets.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and digitalization initiatives, with direct reporting to the Group MD. Candidates should bring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven leadership in heavy industry facilities.