Maintenance Manager for a Global Manufacturer in Vientiane

Job Description

Maintenance Manager for a Global Manufacturer in Vientiane

• Lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive engineering excellence in a world-class beverage manufacturing environment
• Up to 35,000,000 LAK plus benefits

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance activities, ensuring production equipment, utilities, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. The role will lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs, improve equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize reliability and minimize downtime

About the Company

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in Laos, producing and distributing products for a globally recognized brand. The company operates a modern manufacturing facility and is committed to operational excellence, quality, safety, and sustainable growth

Description

• Manage and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for production lines, utilities, and plant equipment
• Lead maintenance teams to achieve equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance targets
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze breakdown trends, and implement corrective actions to improve MTBF and reduce unplanned downtime
• Develop maintenance strategies, schedules, and improvement plans to enhance plant efficiency
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement projects to eliminate losses, optimize processes, and improve production line performance
• Manage spare parts planning, maintenance documentation, and equipment history records
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to support smooth manufacturing operations
• Coach and develop maintenance team members to strengthen technical capabilities and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in plant maintenance or engineering roles, preferably within FMCG, beverage, or manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability improvement
• Experience managing maintenance teams and coordinating engineering activities
• Good understanding of safety standards and industrial maintenance practices
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Good communication skills in English and Lao languages

Benefits

Other allowances

Career Growth Opportunities

Career development and operational leadership exposure