Assistant Manager, Mechanical (Execution)

HLMT

Job Summary:

To assist the Mechanical Manager in leading the mechanical maintenance function, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of plant machinery and equipment. Responsible for maintenance planning, manpower supervision, reliability improvement, shutdown execution, budget control and CAPEX implementation to achieve business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To assist the Mechanical Manager in managing all mechanical maintenance activities and departmental affairs.
  • To lead, supervise and develop engineers, supervisors, technicians and contractors to achieve maintenance objectives.
  • To establish effective communication between management, operations and maintenance personnel.
  • To plan and coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
  • To manage major shutdowns, overhauls and plant improvement projects to ensure timely completion.
  • To monitor equipment reliability, investigate failures and implement root-cause corrective actions.
  • To prepare, compile and present CAPEX proposals and monitor project expenditure.
  • To control maintenance budgets and ensure optimum utilisation of resources.
  • To manage contractor performance, service quality and compliance with company requirements.
  • To ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory regulations.
  • To review maintenance KPIs and provide regular management reports through EPICOR and other reporting systems.
  • To encourage and drive continuous improvement programmes such as Kaizen, 5S and productivity initiatives.
  • To support manpower planning, competency development and succession planning within the department.
  • To conduct inspections and audits on machinery condition and recommend improvements for plant availability and reliability.
  • To act on behalf of the Mechanical Manager when required and perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

  • Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 7–10 years working experience in heavy industry/process manufacturing.
  • At least 3 years experience in a supervisory or managerial position.

Skills:

  • Able to lead, plan, organise and control maintenance activities and departmental budgets.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving and people management skills.
  • Knowledge of maintenance management systems and reliability practices.
  • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

To apply for this job email your details to roselinFX@hlmg.com.my.