Facilities Manager (Mechanical) - Penang

Bayan Lepas Permanent MYR96,000 - MYR174,000 per year View Job Description
An established global medical technology manufacturer is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance, reliability, and optimisation of critical mechanical systems including HVAC, compressors, utilities, and controlled manufacturing environments. The role combines technical expertise, people leadership, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency initiatives to ensure uninterrupted production support and operational excellence.
  • Lead Critical Cleanroom & Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Join a Global Medical Technology Leader

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational medical technology manufacturer with a significant footprint across Asia Pacific and a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The organisation operates one of the region's largest medical manufacturing sites and is committed to investing in advanced technologies, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall management, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical mechanical and facility infrastructure, including HVAC, chiller plants, compressor systems, CDA systems, and cleanroom support utilities.
  • Develop and execute maintenance strategies that maximise equipment availability, minimise downtime, and ensure uninterrupted support for manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee ISO-classified cleanroom environments, ensuring optimal control of temperature, humidity, pressure differentials, air quality, filtration efficiency, and environmental compliance requirements.
  • Drive operational excellence through reliability engineering, asset lifecycle management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance and efficiency.
  • Identify and implement energy optimisation programmes that improve sustainability, reduce operating costs, and deliver measurable savings across facility operations.
  • Lead facility-related projects, including upgrades, expansions, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities, ensuring delivery within budget, scope, quality, and timeline requirements.
  • Build and develop a high-performing technical team through effective leadership, workforce planning, coaching, performance management, and capability development.
  • Manage relationships with external contractors, vendors, and OEM partners to ensure service excellence, regulatory compliance, and adherence to safety and contractual requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with production, quality, engineering, and site leadership teams to ensure facility services consistently support business objectives and operational demands.
  • Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP, environmental regulations, and workplace health and safety standards.



The Successful Applicant

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
    • Strong expertise in HVAC systems, compressor systems, chillers, and facility utilities.
    • Proven experience managing ISO-certified cleanroom environments (ISO Class 5-8).
    • Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams of at least 7 staff.
    • Expertise in Compressed Dry Air (CDA) systems, HVAC/chiller plants, and environmental control systems.
    • Experience optimising air change rates, humidity, temperature, filtration efficiency, and differential pressure.
    • Strong vendor, contractor, SLA, and project management experience.
    • Hands-on experience leveraging Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility automation platforms.
    • Strong troubleshooting, reliability engineering, and energy optimisation capabilities.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive Employee Incentive Scheme.
  • Ongoing training and development programmes.
  • Meal subsidy and onsite convenience store.
  • Onsite fitness facilities including running track, futsal, and exercise classes.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance.
  • Dental and optical allowances.
  • Travel allowance.
  • Retirement fund benefits.



Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002097
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bayan Lepas
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-042026-7002097

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.