General Manager

Private Advertiser; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure quality and efficiency, and lead a team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in manufacturing with at least 8–10 years of experience and proven leadership abilities. Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia is required to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in manufacturing operations.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Knowledge of injection moulding and production assembly processes.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure efficiency.
• Establish quality control standards and enforce compliance.
• Collaborate with teams for inventory management.
• Lead and mentor production teams.

Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

MBA / Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

General Manager – Overview

The General Manager will oversee daily manufacturing operations and its activity by ensuring the efficiencies, quality and productivity across injection moulding, all production assemblies, production engineering and facility maintenance. This role requires strong leadership, process optimization skills and expertise in lean manufacturing to drive operational excellences and meet customer expectations and perhaps beyond it.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production processes, ensuring smooth operations in product assemblies.
• Oversee tooling department, ensuring smooth operation in mould repair and or fabrication.
• Oversee production schedules, optimizing resources to meet customer demand and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies and safety regulations.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Etcetera relevantly.

Quality & Process Improvement

• Establish and enforce quality control standards to maintain high product quality and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance team to implement best practices and process improvements.
• Remove non‑value‑added activities if any.
• Etc.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and inventory management.
• Optimize inventory levels to reduce cost while maintaining production flow.
• Establish relationships with suppliers to improve material quality and cost efficiency.
• Etc.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, train and mentor production teams to enhance skill development and performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvements, teamwork and accountability.
• Conduct performance evaluations and set objectives to align team goals with company strategy.

Relationship & Customer

• Liaise with cross‑functional departments, including R&D, Quality and Sales to support business objectives.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality and timely response to issues.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Budget Management

• Prepare and control plant budgets, identifying and implementing cost‑saving measures to drive profitability.
• Assist superiors as required from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Possess an MBA / Ir. or Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration or related field equivalently.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations similar field with at least 5 years in senior leadership role.
• Knowledgeable in the injection moulding, plastic injection mould and production assembly processes.
• Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, problem solving and decision‑making skills and capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Well knowledgeable of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems and Social Compliance Audit requirements.
• Fluency in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and potentially engage with local / international partners or suppliers.
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to all stated job responsibilities management.

Application Questions

• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a general manager?
• Do you have fabrication experience?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of ISO 9001?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?