Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Our client, a top-tier global automotive supplier, is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead a dynamic team dedicated to achieving zero unscheduled downtime. This role is essential in maintaining quality and safety standards at minimal cost while driving continuous improvement and fostering a healthy work environment. Responsibilities include managing IATF compliance, implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and overseeing maintenance schedules and budgets.
Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure zero unscheduled downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards at minimal cost
• Participate in regular production and scheduling meetings
• Maintain positive relationships with internal customers and suppliers
• Adapt effectively to changing environments
• Manage the maintenance aspect of IATF compliance and support ISO14000 and ISO18000 requirements
• Support the creation and maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment
• Prepare and manage annual maintenance budgets, ensuring expenses stay within approved limits
• Develop and implement TPM plans for all equipment and facilities
• Assist with new programme development and support equipment and facility modifications
• Continuously improve maintenance processes and procedures for greater effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure availability of spare parts
• Conduct monthly key issue meetings and regular root cause analysis meetings
• Ensure proper staffing levels and perform duties assigned by the General Manager
• Align maintenance department activities with manufacturing schedules and budget constraints
• Operate in a fast-paced environment, making quick decisions to prevent downtime and managing shifting priorities with minimal travel
• Schedule maintenance according to plant requirements, prioritising safety work orders
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules for equipment
• Process purchase requisitions and control expenditures
• Ensure plant facilities meet safety standards and are well-maintained
• Supervise employee performance, set clear expectations, and provide timely feedback
• Manage departmental expenses within budget and collaborate with finance on facility and capital expenditures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of five years’ experience in auto parts manufacturing
• Proficient in both written and spoken Thai and English
• Familiarity with mechanical product design principles and process design
• Experience in equipment and facility management
• Practical experience with automatic production lines (assembly lines) or CNC machining
• Strong problem-solving and innovation abilities
• Demonstrated teamwork mentality with advanced management experience and leadership skills
• Familiarity with IATF and ISO14001 system requirements
• Proven ability to lead teams and implement tasks effectively
• Proficiency in PC applications

This position offers an opportunity to lead in a challenging and rewarding environment, making a tangible impact on the efficiency and quality of operations.