Facilities Manager (Soft Services)

Johor Bahru Permanent MYR240,000 - MYR3,000,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager (Soft Services) to oversee the delivery of integrated facilities services across a large-scale operational site. You will lead outsourced service providers, ensuring high standards in security, cleaning, landscaping, and workplace services while driving operational excellence, vendor performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead a high-impact facilities operation
  • Career growth with an established organization

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organisation with a strong presence regional presence, recognised for delivering world-class infrastructure and operational excellence. Backed by continued investment and growth, the company offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of its operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to the success of a large-scale, flagship operation.

Job Description

  • Manage the day-to-day delivery of all soft facilities services, including security, cleaning, landscaping, waste management, pest control, reception, mailroom, and other workplace support services.
  • Lead and manage outsourced vendors to ensure contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently achieved.
  • Conduct regular vendor performance reviews, audits, inspections, and service quality assessments.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance and operational plans for soft service functions.
  • Manage facilities operating budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising service quality.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
  • Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and incident management activities related to facilities operations.
  • Investigate service issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare operational reports, performance dashboards, and management updates on facilities performance.
  • Support workplace projects, office expansions, renovations, and mobilisation of new facilities where required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Facilities Manager (Soft Services) should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Management, Property Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years managing soft services within a large-scale commercial, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, aviation, or mission-critical environment.
  • Strong experience managing outsourced facilities service providers and multiple vendor contracts.
  • Good understanding of SLA management, contract administration, and vendor governance.
  • Familiarity with health, safety, environmental, and statutory compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing operational budgets and driving cost optimisation initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organisational levels.
  • Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and external contractors.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, operationally critical environment with a strong customer service mindset.



What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class organisation that is investing in the future of critical infrastructure. You'll have the autonomy to shape facilities operations, influence best practices, and make a tangible impact within a high-performance environment where operational excellence is paramount.

In return, you'll enjoy:

  • The opportunity to lead and transform facilities operations at a flagship, large-scale site.
  • A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Strong investment in your professional development, with exposure to global standards and cross-functional collaboration.
  • A competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefits, and clear long-term career progression opportunities.
Contact
Terri Tan
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053647
Phone number
6012 329 1378

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Johor Bahru
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Terri Tan
Consultant contact
6012 329 1378
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053647

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.