Assistant Manager

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager, Maintenance role is responsible for overseeing the Maintenance Department and Engineering Store within a continuous-operation oleochemical manufacturing plant. The primary goal is to maximize plant uptime, ensure equipment reliability, and maintain strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating maintenance and upkeep activities especially in continuous plant operations. Develop and execute a maintenance schedule that cover an organization machinery, mechanical systems, building or other structure intending to maximize plant uptime and equipment reliability.  
• Plan, schedule and oversee daily, shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities.
• To take full charge of Maintenance Department and Engineering Store.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budget and expenses inclusive maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and costs.
• Manage, lead and coach a team of engineers/technicians/contractors in maintenance department in identifying the root causes of machinery/equipment breakdown, recommend containment actions, providing solutions and preventive measures. 
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for automation, energy efficiency, and cost saving. 
• Ensure all machine are kept to its optimum running condition, through implementation of corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance and condition-based maintenance program. 
• Ensure safety aspect relating to engineering maintenance and drive RCA implementation in the department. 
• Compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 and Regulations, Environmental Quality Act 1974, Factory & Machinery Act 1967 and Responsible Care.
• The scope is to support oleochemical and its derivatives manufacturing activities, in that to ensure plants and facilities are reliable and delivery products meeting customer requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Quality Management System and Sustainability activities in the company. 
• To follow strictly Safety Rules and Regulations and Company’s Policy.
• To perform other related duties assigned or requested by the Management from time to time.

Job Success Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent. 
• More than 6 years of experience in plant maintenance and sound knowledge in Oleochemical, Chemical or process industry. 
• Possess strong analytical skill in troubleshooting problems.
• Strong knowledge in of rotating and static equipment.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Additional Notes / Desirable Skills / Required Skills:

• Proactive with strong drive to achieve results with a strong sense of urgency.  
• Coach and develop people raising ownership, skills and contribute to a new positive culture throughout the site.  
• Creative, innovative and strategic in thinking.

Other Information:

Contact Person: RUZANNA BINTI RIYIAMAL ALI     Email: [email protected]