Section Manager

Otis Elevator Co.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global elevator and escalator company is seeking a Section Manager in Petaling Jaya to oversee daily operations, manage teams, and ensure customer satisfaction. Candidates should have 8-10 years in the elevator industry and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive salary with performance incentives

Access to global training and career development

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in elevator/escalator or related industry.
• 3-5 years in managerial or supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of elevator/escalator maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure service excellence.
• Manage P&L accountability for customers' accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Operational leadership

Customer relationship management

Financial acumen

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-08-27

Country: Malaysia

Location: Sigma Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd, 15-02 Menara Symphony, No 5, Jalan Semangat, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Role Overview

Would you like to join a truly international, talent-driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation, and Employee Opportunity?

Otis & Sigma is growing and is looking for a Section Manager for Klang Valley area.

Position Summary

The Section Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of field service, ensuring service excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role involves managing a team of supervisors and technical staff, ensuring high-quality maintenance, and driving operational efficiency while maintaining full P&L accountability for the customers' account.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership
   • Manage day-to-day site operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
2. Customer & Quality Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
   • Ensure all maintenance, repair, and reporting activities meet contractual obligations and customer expectations.
   • Monitor and continuously improve maintenance standards, breakdown response, and service quality.
3. Compliance & Safety
   • Ensure strict adherence to EH&S policies and statutory requirements.
   • Maintain all inspection records and certifications (including Schedule 14 compliance).
   • Champion a strong site safety culture and enforce safe work practices.
4. Financial & Business Responsibility
   • Act as the P&L leader for customers' accounts, responsible for financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation.
   • Drive operational cost control and ensure profitability.
   • Identify growth opportunities and support business development through service quality.
5. Team Leadership & Development
   • Lead, mentor, and coach supervisors, chargeman, competent person, and field staff.
   • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
   • Ensure team engagement, performance management, and career development.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Experience: 8–10 years in elevator/escalator, facilities management, or related industry, with at least 3–5 years in managerial/supervisory roles.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of elevator/escalator maintenance, troubleshooting, and statutory compliance.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse technical teams.
• Customer Skills: Excellent communication, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing budgets, cost efficiency, and P&L accountability.
• Safety Knowledge: Solid understanding of EH&S regulations and site compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive Package: Attractive salary with performance incentives.
• Professional Growth: Access to global training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Exposure to advanced technologies and high-standard operational practices.
• Team Culture: A supportive workplace with strong leadership backing and collaboration.
• Impactful Role: Direct influence on customer satisfaction, service quality, and business performance.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry\'s largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You\'ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you\'ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

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