About The Opportunity
We are representing an exceptional opportunity with a premier, household-name confectionery and premium food manufacturer renowned for its outstanding quality, rapid growth, and massive market presence across Asia. Operating from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, this beloved brand perfectly blends culinary artistry with world-class automation and rigorous food safety standards.
As they continue to scale production capabilities and invest heavily in automated machinery, we are seeking a high-caliber Maintenance Manager to take full ownership of their engineering, asset care, and reliability functions.
Why Join This Company?
True Autonomy: Step into a role where you will take full ownership of the plant's maintenance function, driving strategic asset care and continuous improvement.
Leadership & Culture: Beyond managing machinery, you will be a coach and mentor, shaping a high-performance engineering culture.
Sophisticated Environment: Work in a pristine, compliance-driven plant that features a complex blend of advanced electrical and mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee all installation, repair, and upkeep operations to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Your core duties include:
Operations & Reliability: Manage all repair and installation activities to minimize disruption to production schedules; conduct comprehensive facility and line inspections to proactively resolve technical or safety hazards.
Process & Strategy: Develop, refine, and rigorously implement standard maintenance procedures across all shifts.
Budget & Inventory: Assign preventive maintenance schedules, evaluate cost estimates to manage the budget effectively, and monitor spare parts inventory to prevent downtime.
People Leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance employees to enhance technical competencies and foster a high-performance culture.
Reporting & Compliance: Document daily progress reports and maintenance logs for senior management visibility, and ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with external contractors for specialized technical support.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Comprehensive training or familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and ISO 9001 standards is highly preferred.
Experience Needed
Minimum of 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with a heavy emphasis on both electrical and mechanical systems.
Proven track record in a fast-paced environment, managing tight deadlines and multi-tasking effectively.
Demonstrated supervisory and management experience leading and developing technical teams.
Deep working knowledge of facilities machinery, production equipment, and complex technical blueprints/schematics.
Strong background in data analysis to identify trends and create highly efficient maintenance processes.
Essential Skills
Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills to interface effectively with senior management.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in creative problem-solving and analytical engineering tools.
