TECHNICAL MANAGER

Key Responsibilities:

·         Lead and manage the factory’s Engineering, Maintenance and Technical teams.

·         Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for production machinery, equipment, utilities, and facilities.

·         Ensure maximum machine availability and minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.

·         Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and other technical issues effectively.

·         Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution.

·         Plan and manage machinery installation, commissioning, upgrading, modification, and improvement projects.

·         Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reliability, efficiency, and cost savings.

·         Manage engineering and maintenance budgets, spare parts, manpower, contractors, and technical resources.

·         Coordinate with Production, Quality, Safety, Purchasing, and other departments to support smooth factory operations.

·         Liaise with machine suppliers, contractors, and external service providers for technical matters and maintenance works.

·         Ensure all machinery, equipment, and technical systems comply with company requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

·         Establish and maintain proper documentation for maintenance records, equipment history, technical reports, drawings, and procedures.

·         Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions for recurring equipment failures.

·         Drive continuous improvement, automation, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives within the factory.

·         Monitor and evaluate the performance of the technical team and provide appropriate coaching, training, and development.

·         Ensure a safe working environment and promote good maintenance and safety practices among the technical team.

·         Prepare regular technical, maintenance, downtime, and project reports for management review.

·         Perform other duties and technical projects as assigned by Management.

REQUIREMENTS

·         Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

·         Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in factory/manufacturing engineering or maintenance, with managerial or supervisory experience.

·         Strong experience in production machinery, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and factory utilities.

·         Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, and industrial equipment.

·         Strong leadership, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.

·         Experience managing technicians, engineers, contractors, and external service providers.

·         Knowledge of PLC, automation, electrical systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems will be an added advantage.

·         Good understanding of workplace safety, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Able to work under pressure and support urgent technical issues when required.

·         Willing to work on shifts, weekends, or public holidays when necessary.