Plant Setup Facilities Manager

TSTAR Recruit; Johor; On-site; MYR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

TSTAR Recruit is assisting in recruiting a Facility Manager for a greenfield project in Johor, Malaysia. The role focuses on leading new manufacturing plant setup, infrastructure development, equipment installation, and commissioning, ensuring readiness for production.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities management with proven experience in greenfield projects, manufacturing environments, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or facilities management or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing/facilities management in industrial env.
• Experience managing greenfield projects, construction, commissioning, handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield facility projects including plant setup, infra, equipment install, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee facility planning to ensure readiness for manufacturing requirements.
• Manage utilities, maintenance, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor facility performance and drive continuous improvement for efficiency and cost savings.
• Identify and resolve facility-related technical and operational issues to minimise disruptions.
• Support ongoing facility management and maintenance for the plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition from project development to full-scale operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering/Facilities Management degree

Job description

Our esteemed client, an established MNC, is searching for a Facility Manager (Greenfield Project):

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage greenfield facility projects, including new manufacturing plant setup, infrastructure development, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Oversee facility planning and development to ensure operational readiness and alignment with manufacturing requirements.
• Manage facility infrastructure, utilities, maintenance operations, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Ensure facility systems and infrastructure comply with operational requirements, workplace safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor facility performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and resolve facility-related technical and operational issues to minimise disruptions to manufacturing activities.
• Oversee and support the ongoing facility management and maintenance requirements of the manufacturing plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful transition from project development to full-scale manufacturing operations.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in facility management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in managing greenfield projects, particularly new manufacturing facility setup, construction, commissioning, or operational handover.
• Experience in precision engineering, sheet metal fabrication, semiconductor equipment manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or related industrial sectors will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing facility infrastructure, utilities, maintenance operations, and project coordination.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and multiple stakeholders.
• Good understanding of workplace safety standards and regulatory requirements relating to manufacturing facilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, external contractors, and service providers to ensure successful project delivery.

Additional Information:

• Salary: Basic Up to RM10,000 + VB 1-2 mths
• Working Location: Ulu Tiram, Johor
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm)