Oishi Manufacturing Pte Ltd
Oishi is a Singapore-based manufacturer and wholesaler of halal-certified ice cream, gelato, sorbets and related premixes, active for over 20 years. We operate an 18,000 sq ft factory, producing both standard and bespoke premium flavours, and offer OEM / private-label services. Our certifications include FSSC 22000 (for dessert lines) and BRC (for premix lines), reflecting a strong emphasis on food safety and quality. Our Production environment involves cold chain, refrigeration, freezing, mixing, packaging, and related mechanical / electrical equipment.
Because of the critical nature of uptime (frozen product lines, temperature control, packaging, etc.), maintaining the facility and its systems in a preventive, reliable way is essential.
Job Title: Facility Manager
Purpose / Role Summary
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that all facility systems and equipment are maintained, serviced, and repaired proactively and reliably. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, timely repairs, cost control, and compliance with safety / regulatory standards, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and External Contractors, and reports to the Head of Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance & Planning
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a Preventive Maintenance (PM) program / schedule covering all plant assets (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, building systems, plumbing, etc.).
- Perform periodic inspections and audits (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) on key systems (e.g. chillers, freezers, HVAC, conveyors, compressors, pumps, motors).
- Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance during non-peak times to minimize disruption.
- Plan and manage spare parts inventory for critical components, ensure parts are available proactively.
B. Repairs & Corrective Maintenance
- Respond to break/fix maintenance issues in a timely manner diagnose faults, troubleshoot, repair or arrange for contractor intervention when needed.
- Oversee repair works by internal technicians or external contractors (mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, structural, plumbing).
- Ensure that repair works comply with specifications, quality, safety, and cost parameters.
- Evaluate root causes of failures and drive corrective / preventive improvements to reduce recurrence.
C. Safety, Compliance & Standards
- Ensure all maintenance and repair works adhere to safety standards, regulatory codes, and good engineering practices.
- Support regulatory inspections (e.g. safety, environmental) related to infrastructure and mechanical / electrical systems.
- Maintain safety documentation: risk assessments, method statements, permits, lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Ensure maintenance of requisite records: maintenance logs, assets, certificates, calibration logs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education / Certifications
- Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional certifications in maintenance, reliability, or facility management (e.g. CMRP, PMI, ISO 55001, etc.) are an advantage.
- Relevant training in safety, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems (e.g. electrical licensing, refrigeration certification)
Experience
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in facility / plant maintenance in a manufacturing / cold-chain / food / FMCG environment (or similar).
- Hands-on experience in preventive maintenance planning, repairs, and managing contractors.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and building systems.
- Experience managing budget, vendor contracts, and cost control.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and fault-finding capability.
- Proactive, self-driven, with a preventive mindset vs reactive.
- Good communication, negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Ability to work across disciplines and coordinate with operations / safety / quality teams.
- Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple simultaneous maintenance projects.
- Able to work under pressure, including off-hours or emergency call-outs.
- Safety conscience and committed to compliance.
