Maintenance Manager

Vitasoy International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitasoy International in Singapore seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee daily operations at our production facility. You will design PM schedules, manage the department budget, respond to breakdowns swiftly, and mentor a skilled maintenance team while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading HVAC, electrical, and utilities maintenance, driving energy efficiency, and collaborating with QA, production, and vendors to sustain uninterrupted manufacturing

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food production, FMCG, or industrial environment.
• At least 3 years leading and managing a maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability.
• Hands-on experience with production machinery, HVAC, utilities, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Singapore WSH, MOM regulations, risk assessments, and safety management.
• Experience in budget control, spare parts inventory, and contractor/vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure production lines run efficiently with minimal downtime.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all equipment, machinery, and utilities.
• Coordinate and respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring quick resolution to avoid disruptions in production.
• Supervise maintenance activities for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other plant utilities.
• Lead, train, and mentor the maintenance team to enhance skills and performance.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback.
• Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with workplace safety protocols.
• Develop and manage the maintenance department’s budget, including tracking costs and ensuring spending aligns with financial goals.
• Procure spare parts, tools, and materials cost-effectively while maintaining adequate inventory levels.
• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement to enhance plant efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices for equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (e.g., WHS, Building, Pressure vessel inspection and all MOM regulations).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure maintenance activities align with food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and warehouse teams to address maintenance-related issues proactively.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance services.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Process improvement

Energy efficiency

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

• Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure production lines run efficiently with minimal downtime.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all equipment, machinery, and utilities.
• Coordinate and respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring quick resolution to avoid disruptions in production.
• Supervise maintenance activities for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other plant utilities.
• Lead, train, and mentor the maintenance team to enhance skills and performance.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback.
• Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with workplace safety protocols.

3. Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the maintenance department’s budget, including tracking costs and ensuring spending aligns with financial goals.
• Procure spare parts, tools, and materials cost-effectively while maintaining adequate inventory levels.
• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvement to enhance plant efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices for equipment reliability and energy efficiency.

5. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (e.g., WHS, Building, Pressure vessel inspection and all MOM regulations).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) teams to ensure maintenance activities align with food safety and quality standards.
• Work closely with production, quality, and warehouse teams to address maintenance-related issues proactively.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance services.

7. Safety:

• Responsible for the company's safety management and ensuring the company complies with relevant safety requirements in Singapore.
• Responsible for ensuring workplace safety, preventing accidents, and complying with relevant safety regulations. Their responsibilities include developing and implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, conducting safety training and drills, supervising the implementation of safety measures, investigating the causes of accidents and proposing improvement measures, and collaborating with other departments and external agencies to ensure workplace safety.
• Develop and update the company's safety policies, procedures and standards in accordance with Singapore's safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards. Implement and monitor safety measures.
• Organizing safety training and drills.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food production, FMCG, or industrial environment.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing a maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability.
• Hands-on experience with production machinery, HVAC, utilities, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Singapore WSH, MOM regulations, risk assessments, and safety management.
• Experience in budget control, spare parts inventory, and contractor/vendor management.