Section Manager - Maintenance Operations at Bosch Group

George Town, Penang, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Preventive Maintenance, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Collaboration, Cost Control, Optimization, PLC Systems, Automation Troubleshooting, Reliability Engineering

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates. Job Description Leadership & Team Management Provide strong and fair leadership to maintenance technicians, ensuring accountability and motivation. Coach and mentor team members on problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis. Promote a positive and preventive mindset within the team. Demonstrate nuanced communication skills, especially in heated or high-pressure situations, to maintain professionalism and resolve conflicts effectively. Maintenance Operations Support technicians in fixing breakdowns and resolving technical downtimes during escalations. Ensure accurate and timely data input by technicians into maintenance systems. Push activities toward preventive maintenance rather than reactive problem-solving. Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement Analyze maintenance data to identify recurring issues and systemic weaknesses. Derive and implement improvement projects based on data-driven insights. Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions to find true root causes and prevent recurrence. Engineering Collaboration Work closely with the engineering section to improve unstable machine designs and enhance reliability. Provide feedback and recommendations for design improvements based on maintenance insights. Cost Control & Optimization Understand and analyze maintenance costs, including spare parts, labor, and downtime impact. Develop and implement measures to reduce overall maintenance costs without compromising quality or safety. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance strategies, root cause analysis, and reliability engineering. Familiarity with PLC systems and automation troubleshooting is a plus. Proven ability to manage costs and lead improvement projects. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens. Additional Information Lead the technical manufacturing maintenance team to ensure high equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and drive preventive maintenance culture. Provide strong and fair leadership, foster continuous improvement, and implement cost-effective strategies to optimize maintenance performance while maintaining a service mindset and customer orientation. Legal Entity: Robert Bosch Power Tools Sdn Bhd

Responsibilities

The Section Manager will lead the technical manufacturing maintenance team to ensure high equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and drive a preventive maintenance culture across operations. This involves providing strong leadership, fostering continuous improvement, and implementing cost-effective strategies to optimize maintenance performance.