Manager, Maintenance Planning at Carlsberg in Malaysia

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Manager, Maintenance Planning to join our Packaging Maintenance team based in Shah Alam, Selangor.

In this role, you will lead the maintenance planning function, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and governance of preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance activities. You will play a key role in improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance performance, driving Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) excellence, and minimizing production downtime while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

If you are passionate about maintenance excellence, data-driven decision making, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you..

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage maintenance planning and scheduling activities to ensure resources, spare parts, and maintenance tasks are effectively coordinated and executed
• Act as the site CMMS superuser and champion by driving system compliance, maintaining data quality, and ensuring all maintenance activities are managed through the system.
• Develop and maintain preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency
• Manage maintenance backlogs and work order quality through effective prioritization, planning, execution tracking, and closure governance
• Drive the implementation of running-hours-based maintenance strategies to improve asset performance and reduce unnecessary maintenance interventions
• Support condition-based maintenance initiatives by integrating inspection results, equipment condition monitoring, and maintenance data into planning activities
• Develop and maintain maintenance dashboards and Key Performance Index reporting to provide visibility on compliance, reliability, backlog status, costs, and asset performance
• Coordinate plant shutdowns, overhauls, and major inspections to ensure critical maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Spare Parts, and external service providers to optimize maintenance execution and reliability outcomes
• Lead continuous improvement and reliability initiatives through data analysis, root cause problem solving, and maintenance best practices

What we’re looking for

• A structured and analytical leader who can effectively prioritize, plan, and drive maintenance performance.
• A strong communicator and collaborator capable of influencing stakeholders across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• A disciplined professional with a strong sense of ownership who ensures compliance with planning processes and system governance.
• A continuous improvement advocate who seeks opportunities to enhance reliability, efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness.
• A proactive problem solver who leverages maintenance data and insights to drive informed decision-making.
• A safety-conscious leader committed to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

What you can expect

An organisation that invests in your growth and empowers you to excel.

We consciously create an environment that genuinely focuses on developing our people through coaching.

We empower individuals to take ownership, make decisions, and learn from both successes and challenges. In line with our Growth Culture, we are committed to supporting you in reaching your full potential while creating meaningful impact.

A positive, inclusive, and high‑energy workplace where your contributions matter. The role places you at the heart of consumer experiences, and you will be supported by a team that values collaboration, compassion, and diverse perspectives.

You can expect a team that celebrates wins together, moves with speed, and embraces innovation to deliver extraordinary results. Your ideas, courage to challenge the status quo, and passion for our consumer will be recognized and appreciated.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation/Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or maintenance planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning or maintenance execution within FMCG, food & beverage, manufacturing, or process industries.
• Strong experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability management.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS, SAP, or other maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance methodologies.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and maintenance budgets.
• Good understanding of maintenance cost control and spare parts management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to support maintenance activities during shutdowns, weekends, or public holidays when required.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Carlsberg Malaysia: Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our products and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth.