Muhammad Saifullah Bin Saparuddin
Facilities Manager
Bandar Putra
Summary
Dedicated Facilities Manager experienced in facility operations, maintenance, safety compliance, and strategic project execution across manufacturing, technology, and aviation sectors. Developed strong foundation in preventive maintenance and facility systems, optimizing plant operations and driving sustainable solutions in leadership roles. Passionate about creating safe and efficient work environments, supported by a Master of Facility Management and certifications in energy management, lean manufacturing, and safety systems.
Overview
14
14
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
GES Venture
10.2024 - Current
- Key Responsibilities:
- Facility Maintenance & Safety:
- Ensure all facilities comply with safety standards, building codes, and health regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify maintenance needs and safety risks.
- Implement preventative maintenance programs for equipment and building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
- Manage emergency protocols, including fire safety and evacuation procedures.
- Project Planning & Renovations:
- Plan and oversee building installations, upgrades, and refurbishments.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to execute renovation projects within timelines and budget constraints.
- Prepare budgets and project timelines, ensuring cost-effective solutions for facility improvements.
- Staff Supervision & Vendor Management:
- Lead and supervise the facilities team, delegating responsibilities for daily cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks.
- Train staff on best practices, safety procedures, and operational protocols.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
- Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure value and quality.
- Budget & Resource Management:
- Develop and manage the facilities budget, ensuring that all operations remain within financial limits.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- Handle insurance contracts, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure the company complies with all local and national safety regulations, building codes, and environmental guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of all inspections, maintenance activities, and facility-related documentation.
- Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory audits and inspections.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in facility management, resulting in improved budget adherence.
Facilities Manager
Meiban Group
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintenance and Operations:
- Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of 15 plants.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures.
- Ensure all facilities are well-maintained and comply with safety regulations.
- Coordinate with maintenance staff and external contractors for repairs and upgrades.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure all facilities adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Implement safety protocols and conduct regular safety inspections.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
- Budgeting and Cost Management:
- Prepare and manage the annual facility budget.
- Monitor and control expenses to stay within budget.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety.
- Staff Management:
- Supervise and train facility staff, including maintenance workers and custodians.
Facilities Manager
Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Project Management:
- Plan and oversee facility improvement projects.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for project execution.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion.
- Facility Optimization:
- Evaluate and implement energy-saving initiatives.
- Optimize space utilization and layout for efficiency.
- Implement and maintain facility management software systems.
- Emergency Response:
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
- Conduct regular drills and training sessions.
- Coordinate with local authorities during emergencies.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related matters.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior management and plant managers.
- Provide regular updates on facility status and projects.
- Oversee the maintenance, security, and functionality of facilities, creating and implementing strategies for cost-effective operations, and providing a safe and comfortable working environment for employees.
- Facility Operations Management: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs to ensure efficient facility operations. Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
- Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to understand facility needs and ensure timely resolution of issues. Monitor and analyze facility performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
- Budgeting and Cost Management: Prepare and manage the facilities budget, ensuring efficient utilization of resources. Conduct regular cost analyses and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or safety.
- Review vendor contracts, negotiate pricing, and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Senior Facilities Engineer
Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
08.2022 - 04.2023
- 2) Ensure operation meets both internal and external parties' quality requirements
- 3) Manage the daily facility operations which include maintaining uptime and operations of facility system
- 4) Ensure operation meets both internal and external parties' quality requirements.
- 5) Improve facility capability indices to meet organizational goals.
- 6) Lead continuous improvement projects.
- 7) Lead cross-functional team in continuous improvement projects.
- 8) Lead team leaders in the development of business unit strategies and operational plans.
- 9) Manage contractors for outsourced services to ensure fulfilment of contract terms and agreements.
- 10) Serve as the company representative to communicate with OSHA, DOE, and ISO personnel.
- 11) Monitor work areas for safety practices and equipment for compliance with OSHA regulations and other relevant guidelines.
- 12) Provide immediate response to emergency situations and equipment failures.
- 13) Foster and drive safety improvements for elimination of fall hazards and improve maintainability of HVAC equipment.
- 15) Develop capital planning to replace legacy equipment throughout plant complex focusing primarily on HVAC and lighting. Complete job assignments by assigning and monitoring work orders in conformity with manufacturing standards, company procedures, and governmental regulations.
- 16) Implement and prove utility-interruption and disaster-recovery procedures.
- 17) Work closely with EHS department on permits and regulatory issues.
- 18) Implement multifunction training database identifying EHS, technical and professional development training modules for all crafts and technical levels.
- Skills: AutoCAD
- Auditing
- HVAC
- WWTP
- Scrubbers
- Filtration
- Aircond
- Operations Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Management
- Led the implementation of preventive maintenance programs, enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Developed and optimized facility layouts, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and space utilization.
- Managed vendor relationships and procurement processes, ensuring quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Conducted facility audits and inspections, identifying compliance issues and implementing corrective actions to meet standards.
Head of Department Maintenance
Tai Wah Garments Industry Sdn Bhd
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Assist Factory Director / Manager to manage Maintenance
- Maintenance & Facilities Department
- 1) Schedule, train, supervise and motivate employees for maintenance department.
- 2) Coordinate work performed by outside vendors.
- 3) Ensure efficient repair schedules and review repair cost estimates.
- 4) Prioritize the maintenance and repairs of company equipment and parts.
- 5) Serve as the company representative to communicate with OSHA, DOE, and ISO personnel.
- 6) Monitor work areas for safety practices and equipment for compliance with OSHA regulations and other relevant guidelines.
- 7) Provide immediate response to emergency situations and equipment failures.
- 8) Foster and drive safety improvements for elimination of fall hazards and improve maintainability of HVAC equipment. Develop capital planning to replace legacy equipment throughout plant complex focuses primarily on HVAC and lighting.
- 9) Complete job assignments by assigning and monitoring work orders in conformity with manufacturing standards, company procedures, and governmental regulations.
- 10) Implement and prove utility-interruption and disaster-recovery procedures.
- 11) Work closely with EHS department on permits and regulatory issues.
- 12) Implement multifunction training database identifying EHS, technical and professional development training modules for all crafts and technical levels.
- 13) Develop capital planning to replace legacy equipment throughout plant complex focuses primarily on HVAC and lighting.
- 17) Implement multifunction training database identifying EHS, technical and professional development training modules for all crafts and technical levels.
- 18) Implement safety policies and procedures for the department.
- 13) Display good organization and time management, prioritize duties and successfully complete duties on time.
- 14) Coordinate maintenance worker efforts to make sure employer property like buildings and grounds are kept up.
- 15) Identify areas for improvement and assign workers to take care of issues.
- 16) Develop maintenance schedules and enforce them among maintenance to emergency calls for maintenance.
- 17) Perform troubleshooting to solve minor repair issues.
- 18) Communicate plans for upper-level improvements to maintenance worker staff.
- 19) Contact and schedule repairmen and extra help as needed.
- 20) Perform administrative tasks as required.
- 21) Delegate tasks to meet maintenance schedule and satisfy needs.
HSE Representative (Facilities Division)
Tai Wah Garments Industry Sdn Bhd
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Health, Safety and Environment department
- Representation and Consultation
- 2) Represent HSE dept in consultations with health and safety inspectors or other enforcement authorities.
- 3) Manage beyond compliance for energy management for factory.
- 5) Monitor other factories to ensure that they follow the requirement of safety awareness appliance system.
- Inspection
- 1) Inspect designated workplace areas minimum every three months
- 3) Carry out workplace inspections
- Investigation
- 1) Investigate potential hazards.
- 2) Investigate complaints by HSE team
- 3) Investigate the causes of accidents, dangerous occurrences and diseases.
- 4) Investigate colleagues’ complaints
- 5) Inspect documents relevant to safety in the workplace
- Assistance, Information and Training
- 1) Receive legal and technical information from inspectors.
- 2) Receive information from the employer to enable them to carry out their functions.
- 3) Attend meetings of safety committees.
- 4) Present colleagues concerns to management.
- 5) Consult employer on issues related to health and safety in the workplace.
- 6) Receive information and present to employer
Facilities Engineer
Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Supporting manager to conduct and plan schedule for building maintenance (external and internal) for major/minor defects, electrical system, general pest control, landscaping, fire protection system, documentation liaison with local authorities and:-
- 2) Conduct inspection with appointed company for fire protection system alarm for monthly inspection service and electrical system such as weekly routine check electrical system including Main Switch Board (MSB), transformers, Ring Main Unit(RMU) etc.
- 3) Attend morning briefing with subordinates, i.e., feedback on job status and resolve of issues. Verify checklist submitted by technician on job scope given.
- 4) Prepare report for task in hand with timeline and share with management.
- 6) Plan and implement the design of plant, offices and production lines in order to maximize the use of available space and improve production efficiency.
- 7) Estimate costs related to layout design including equipment and materials, labor and monitor the construction process.
- 8) Conduct research on production equipment or fixtures and gather data related to their ability for future purchase.
- 10) To prepare document for building expansion and also guarantee letters.
- Skills: Workplace Safety
- Fire Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Safety Training
- Safety
- Building Maintenance
- Data Analysis
- Behavior Based Safety
Operation Maintenance Engineer
Daifuku Oceania
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Assist manager and teammate for daily routine by liaise with the aircraft controller:-
- 2) Routine check of the conveyor and take note for problem such as electrical or mechanical site.
- 3) To do 5S and preventive maintenance by using check list as provided.
- EXPERIENCES GAINED:
- 1) Knowing for system at baggage handling system and process flow by monitoring and learn.
- 2) Make decision in making standard procedure to clients.
- 3) Show to high management airport for contingency plan.
- 4) Proven initiative and ability to work under minimum supervision.
Facilities Technician
Flextronics Technology (M) Sdn Bhd
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Assist Facility Engineer in performing preventive maintenance for:
- 8) Assist in project for installation of capacitor bank and provide technical support in wiring
- 2) collect routine data for electrical checklist such as MSB, RMU, TRANSFORMER and TNB Meter
- 3) dismantle and relocate of new line such as electrical point from main switch
- 5) Make some adjustments at load or related issues for energy saving.
- 1) tripping at production line
- 6) Involved in plant improvement activities with the lean manufacturing team.
- Skills: Electrical Wiring
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Office
Practical Trainee Facilities
Flextronics Technology (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2008 - 12.2008
- Assist Facility Engineer in performing preventive maintenance for:
- 1) Factory air conditioning system
- 2) Factory AHU Unit
- 3) Factory water pump
- 6) Involved in plant improvement activities with the lean manufacturing team.
- 5) Involved in factory facilities installation such as tower light, air piping and wiring for new production line setup/modification.
- 4) Learn and practice to solve problem with facility team
Education
Master of Science - Faculty of Technology & Applied Sciences
Open University Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
Politeknik Port Dickson
Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan01-2010
Skills
Building Systems Management
Energy Management
Facility maintenance
HVAC systems
Preventative maintenance
Fire alarm systems
Safety compliance
Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Achievements
- Implement upgrading capacitor bank of power factor.
- Auto detect any brand fire protection for fire extinguisher and, for electrical system calibration.
- Minimize the cost via energy saving by using LED tube/fitting for all production department phase by phase.
Certification
Safety and health officer (part time class) certificate in Niosh Johor
Section name
- EXPERIENCES GAINED:
- Building maintenance, fire protection, landscaping, electrical system workflow by raising the RFQ and deal with supplier on site visit.
- Good team player and Multitasking capabilities.
- Proven initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
Timeline
Facilities Manager
GES Venture
10.2024 - Current
Facilities Manager
Meiban Group
05.2024 - 10.2024
Facilities Manager
Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
04.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Facilities Engineer
Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
08.2022 - 04.2023
Head of Department Maintenance
Tai Wah Garments Industry Sdn Bhd
06.2018 - 08.2022
HSE Representative (Facilities Division)
Tai Wah Garments Industry Sdn Bhd
09.2017 - 06.2018
Facilities Engineer
Flextronics Technology (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
09.2015 - 06.2018
Operation Maintenance Engineer
Daifuku Oceania
03.2014 - 06.2015
Facilities Technician
Flextronics Technology (M) Sdn Bhd
09.2010 - 03.2014
Practical Trainee Facilities
Flextronics Technology (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2008 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Faculty of Technology & Applied Sciences
Open University Malaysia
04.2001 -
Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
Politeknik Port Dickson