General Manager

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Equity (ESOP) participation

Job summary

A leading skincare manufacturer in Australia is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead the Australian operations based in Sydney. You will be responsible for full P&L, oversee operational transformation, and integrate global strategies. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Mandarin, have a strong manufacturing background, and a proven ability to drive performance improvements. This role offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and equity participation, allowing a unique opportunity to influence a key market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a full factory in Manufacturing or Procurement.
• Hands-on with a track record of driving performance improvements.
• Must hold Australian PR or valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Sydney operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Spearhead improvements in manufacturing efficiency and supply chain.
• Lead and mentor the local team, fostering high performance.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Manufacturing expertise

Change agent skills

Leadership

Job description

A leading skincare manufacturer with significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead and transform its entire Australian operations based in Sydney.

Reporting directly to a key board member based in Asia, you will have full P&L responsibility and be the driving force behind operational excellence and strategic growth.

The Role

• Full P&L & Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end Sydney operations, including a local factory and office team.
• Operational Transformation: Spearhead critical improvements in manufacturing efficiency, procurement, and supply chain to address current challenges and boost performance.
• Global Strategy Integration: Develop cost strategies and ensure the Australian business aligns with and implements global best practices.
• Team Building: Lead, mentor, and provide clear direction to the local Australian team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

About You

• Bilingual & Bridge-Builder: Fluent in Mandarin and English is non-negotiable, to seamlessly liaise between Australian operations and global leadership.
• Manufacturing Expert: 70-80% of your background is in Manufacturing, Procurement or R&D, with proven experience managing a full factory. Experience in skincare or FMCG is essential.
• Change Agent: Hands‑on, energetic, with a track record of driving significant performance improvements. Experience as a strong “Number 2” in a larger organisation is ideal.
• Eligible to Work: Must hold Australian PR or a valid work permit.

The Context & Challenge

The priority of this role is to blend deep operational expertise with commercial acumen and a sense for global brand dynamics—moving beyond “pure manufacturing” to be a true business leader. You will collaborate closely with teams in Shanghai (Marketing), Guangzhou (Sales), and Suzhou (R&D).

The Offer

A competitive base salary plus performance‑based bonus and equity (ESOP) participation. This is a genuine opportunity to shape the future of a key market for a global group.

Contact

Please send me a Direct Message for a confidential discussion. Referrals are greatly appreciated.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia