Head of Engineering

An established FMCG manufacturer in Johor, Malaysia is recruiting for a Head of Engineering job. Reporting directly to the Site Director, this role leads all maintenance, utilities and engineering project works across the multiple production buildings within the integrated production site.

About the Head of Engineering Role:
As the Head of Engineering, you will have the chance to perform technical review of the process equipment and facilities status and partake in planning the future roadmap of the integrated production site. These include introducing latest technology and equipment to drive continuous improvement and efficiency, autonomous process and providing training and development for operation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all-round technical support to internal & external manufacturing site
• Support plant on preventive maintenance program set up, TMP implementation, daily maintenance on process equipment and utilities and facilities
• Work closely with multiple production lines that are part of the integrated production site to improve performance, reliability and capability to secure supply and accelerate innovation
• Facilitate capital planning and budgeting for processing equipment and facilities, monitor progress and regular reporting
• Continues monitoring and analysis of workflow, robotics automation to improve productivity and solve problems with technical solution
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for processing equipment and facilities on development of new operation, improve performance, evaluate and manage risk
• Develop and execute a engineering roadmap and strategies, including engineering planning, scheduling, budgeting and process improvement

To succeed in this Head of Engineering role, you must experience leading a team of multi-discipline engineers in troubleshooting utilities, processing equipment as well as leading projects. As a leader, you must be able to lead by example to troubleshoot and handle equipment when required. You will be expected to coach and build a high performing team.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years' engineering project and maintenance experience in the chemical or FMCG industry
• Chemical/mechanical aptitude and ability with strong organisational and project management skills
• Self motivation and independent
• Ability to work together with others functions to accomplish a common objective

This prominent FMCG manufacturer has an outreaching reputation with strong market positioning in its segment within the FMCG industry. This encourages them to further develop its people and operation to future proof its organisation to keep up with technology and consumer trend across SEA.

If you are a progressive Head of Engineering with a can-do attitude, this Head of Engineering role is an excellent opportunity to work in this established FMCG that you can relate with while being in a growing organisation that desires to be even better.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Lim Chee Ming on +603 2303 7047 or email to cheeming.lim@robertwalters.com.my quoting the Job Title. Thank you.