Facilities Manager (Based in Perai)

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of all facilities, including utilities, buildings and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and fire protection systems are functioning properly.
• Monitor building performance and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage IFM partner/company responsible for:
• Soft services (cleaning, landscaping, pest control)
• Hard services (building maintenance, M&E support)
• Review and ensure IFM performance meets KPIs, SLAs, and contract obligations.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews and annual contract evaluation.
• Coordinate escalation, corrective actions, and service improvement plans.
• Ensure IFM practices meet safety, quality, and compliance requirements
• Lead facilities projects including cleanroom expansion, tool hook-ups, and system upgrades.
• Plan budget, review tender documents, and supervise contractors.
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and turnover to operations.
• Ensure all operations comply with DOSH, DOE, Bomba, and other local regulations.
• Perform HIRARC, chemical/gas safety assessments, and safety audits.
• Manage external vendors for utilities, equipment servicing, and major projects.
• Evaluate vendor performance and manage service contracts.
• Ensure timely
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing.
• Prior experience managing IFM or large outsourced facility teams is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom operations and critical utilities
  
  

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to manage a virtual team or xxxxx
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp. xxxxx.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite
  
  

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh's assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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