Team Lead Maintenance

Sibelco; Tapah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for minimizing equipment downtime, leading maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in aligning maintenance priorities with production needs while strengthening team capability and operational performance. The successful candidate will lead technicians, plan preventive maintenance, manage budgets, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field is required.
• 8–10 years of maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with uptime metrics (MTBF, MTTR) and maintenance systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and conduct root cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs (uptime, MTBF, MTTR) and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance-related CAPEX projects from planning to execution.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Analytical

Cross-functional

Safety awareness

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a Maintenance Team Lead to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for minimizing equipment downtime, leading maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in aligning maintenance priorities with production needs while strengthening team capability and operational performance.

Key Accountabilities

Maintenance Management

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause analysis for recurring failures
• Monitor maintenance KPIs (e.g., uptime, MTBF, MTTR) and drive continuous improvement
• Support equipment performance optimization and energy efficiency initiatives

Cost Management

• Manage and optimize maintenance budget, including labor and spare parts
• Track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with finance on budgeting and forecasting

Project Management

• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment
• Lead maintenance-related CAPEX projects from planning to execution
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of services and materials

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of equipment, spare parts, and maintenance history
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts and proper documentation

People Management

• Assign tasks, coach, and develop maintenance team members
• Foster collaboration across maintenance, production, and engineering teams
• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance activities

HSE & Organizational Management

• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Promote a zero-accident culture and enforce HSE policies
• Conduct risk assessments and support site HSE initiatives

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• Minimum 8-10 years of maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong technical knowledge in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experienced in equipment uptime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Experience with AutoCAD, SAP or maintenance systems is an advantage

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive improvements
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence