Sibelco Hiring! Full Time Team Lead Maintenance in Perak - Ricebowl

Team Lead, Maintenance (Tapah Plant)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Maintenance Team Lead to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for minimizing equipment downtime, leading maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in aligning maintenance priorities with production needs while strengthening team capability and operational performance.

Key Accountabilities

Maintenance Management

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance

• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause analysis for recurring failures

• Monitor maintenance KPIs (e.g., uptime, MTBF, MTTR) and drive continuous improvement

• Support equipment performance optimization and energy efficiency initiatives

Cost Management

• Manage and optimize maintenance budget, including labor and spare parts

• Track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Collaborate with finance on budgeting and forecasting

Project Management

• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment

• Lead maintenance-related CAPEX projects from planning to execution

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of services and materials

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of equipment, spare parts, and maintenance history

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts and proper documentation

People Management

• Assign tasks, coach, and develop maintenance team members

• Foster collaboration across maintenance, production, and engineering teams

• Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance activities

HSE & Organizational Management

• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

• Promote a zero-accident culture and enforce HSE policies

• Conduct risk assessments and support site HSE initiatives

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field

• Minimum 8-10 years of maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments

• Strong technical knowledge in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

• Experienced in equipment uptime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR)

• Experience with AutoCAD, SAP or maintenance systems is an advantage

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive improvements

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence