Facilities Director / Sr. Manager

A leading global organisation is seeking a Facilities Director / Sr. Manager to oversee the comprehensive management of their facilities department in Penang.

This role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of facility operations, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and health standards while driving continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives. You will be joining a workplace that values growth, teamwork, and mutual inspiration, where your expertise will be instrumental in developing long-term strategies and implementing innovative solutions. Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible working opportunities, generous leave entitlements, and company insurance benefits as you contribute to the success of a renowned industrial site.

• Take charge of a large-scale facility operation in Penang, managing both mechanical and electrical systems for optimal performance and reliability.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements, extensive training opportunities, and generous leave entitlements including annual and medical leave.
• Work within an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration across teams, contractors, and authorities, supporting your professional development and personal growth.

What you'll do:

As Facilities Director / Sr. Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of facility management at a major industrial site in Penang. Your day-to-day activities will involve supervising the operation of complex mechanical and electrical systems to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations. You will be responsible for setting departmental budgets, monitoring targets, developing long-term strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Training associates to meet competency requirements will be key to maintaining high standards within the team. You will manage property real estate according to central directives while establishing robust audit processes for environmental, safety, and health certifications. Regularly reviewing policies ensures ongoing alignment with industry best practices. Coordinating external contractors guarantees timely project completion with rigorous quality assurance. Developing new processes as required keeps operations efficient. Project management duties include interfacing with end users to align requirements for expansion or renovation projects. Your leadership will drive structured operation and maintenance programmes while fostering cost reduction initiatives that support sustainability goals.

• Oversee the daily operations of mechanical and electrical facility systems such as lifts, HVAC, exhausts, chillers, high-speed doors, transformers, switchgear, lighting, ESD gates, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance.
• Set budgets for the facilities department and monitor targets and strategies to ensure financial control and resource optimisation.
• Develop long-term plans for the facilities department that align with central directives and market best practices in maintenance and operations.
• Ensure all associates receive appropriate training and development to meet required competencies for facility management roles.
• Manage property real estate in accordance with central directives while complying with relevant country regulations for legal compliance.
• Establish audit processes and certification procedures to guarantee that facilities meet environmental, safety, and health standards.
• Review policies and guidelines regularly to maintain alignment with industry standards and drive continuous improvement in operational matters.
• Coordinate external contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of works with thorough quality checks conducted accordingly.
• Develop processes and procedures as needed for facility management operations, conducting periodic reviews to enhance efficiency.
• Lead project-related responsibilities by aligning end user requirements with design specifications for extension or renovation projects.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as Facilities Director / Sr. Manager will demonstrate your ability to manage large-scale facility operations within an industrial environment. You bring advanced academic qualifications in engineering disciplines coupled with extensive hands-on experience spanning over fifteen years. Your interpersonal skills enable you to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You have successfully led teams through challenging operational scenarios by providing clear guidance rooted in deep technical knowledge of infrastructure systems. Your track record includes managing significant expansion or renovation projects from inception through commissioning. Diagnosing complex issues using structured methodologies forms part of your approach towards problem-solving. You are committed to driving cost efficiency through sustainable practices while embracing new technologies that improve reliability. Your vision extends beyond day-to-day operations as you develop digitalisation concepts that support continuous improvement within facility management.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related field is required for this position.
• At least 15 years’ experience in Facilities Management or Engineering including five years leading teams and five years managing large facility projects is essential.
• Excellent English communication skills are necessary for effective presentation across all organisational levels.
• Strong ability to collaborate with leadership teams, cross-functional groups, contractors, and authorities; skilled negotiation is highly valued.
• Proven capability to set clear direction for teams while guiding them through complex operational environments is important.
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and building infrastructure systems ensures reliable facility performance.
• Experience leading large-scale facility expansion or renovation projects from planning through commissioning is crucial.
• Expertise in diagnosing complex issues using systematic approaches such as FMEA or root-cause analysis is expected.
• Commitment to cost efficiency, sustainability initiatives, new technologies adoption, and continuous improvement drives success in this role.
• Ability to develop Industry 4.0 digitalisation ideas within facility management enhances operational effectiveness.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out by offering a collaborative work environment where every associate is encouraged to grow together through shared learning experiences. The commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in flexible working opportunities designed around individual needs as well as generous leave entitlements covering annual leave and medical leave. Comprehensive company insurance provides peace of mind so you can focus on delivering excellence within your role. The culture here fosters inclusivity by promoting teamwork across departments while supporting professional development through regular training opportunities. Employees enjoy being part of a network that values mutual respect and strives for continual improvement—making it an ideal place for those who seek both personal fulfilment and career advancement within a globally recognised industrial setting.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on facility management at a major industrial site in Penang—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email me at TengHong.Khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C