General Manager

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a General Manager with extensive experience in logistics and sustainability. This strategic role involves overseeing operations, optimizing supply chains, and ensuring environmental compliance. Candidates should have over 10 years in logistics, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. The position emphasizes operational excellence and technological advancement in recycling. Apply with your resume, including essential details about your experience and expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in logistics operations or manufacturing.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager).
• Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility legislation.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of high-volume sorting and processing centers.
• Design and execute a 3–5 year strategic roadmap to scale trade recovery.
• Lead integration of emerging technologies in recycling.

Skills

Logistics operations

Sustainability-driven environments

Strategic leadership

Technical understanding of textile fibers

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Environmental Science

MBA

Tools

ERP software

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or LEED certification

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Industry: International Trade, Textile Recycling & Specialized Logistics

Overview of the role

Unlike a standard logistics GM role, this position requires a technical environmental background. You are expected to navigate complex global regulations (like Extended Producer Responsibility) while optimizing "cost-per-ton" metrics and reducing the carbon footprint of the recycling process itself.

As the General Manager with International Trade and Logistics (Garments on Hander) logistics experience. It is a specialized niche within the global supply chain designed to move apparel from manufacturers to retail floors without the need for folding or re-pressing. You will be the strategic leader which combines the overall industrial operations management overseeing the entire operations, P&L, warehouse logistics, business development, managing stakeholders and clients internationally. A leader who can optimize supply chains while championing environmental sustainability from a used garment and trade experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

Facility Management: Direct daily operations of high-volume sorting and processing centers, ensuring maximum efficiency and throughput.

Scaling Strategy: Design and execute a 3–5 year strategic roadmap to scale international trade recovery and increase recycling volumes.

Technological Advancement: Lead the integration of emerging technologies, such as AI-automated sorting and chemical recycling preparation, to enhance fiber purity and commercial value.

2. Supply Chain & Circular Ecosystems

Upstream Sourcing: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with municipalities and global retailers for "take-back" programs and waste collection.

Downstream Negotiation: Identify and secure contracts with fiber-to-fiber recyclers, downcycling manufacturers, and secondary clothing markets.

Logistics Optimization: Streamline collection routes and warehouse management systems to minimize the carbon footprint of the recycling process.

3. Financial & Performance Management

Full P&L Responsibility: Manage the departmental budget, ensuring the commercial viability of various recycling streams and optimizing cost-per-ton metrics.

Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on KPIs including diversion rates, contamination levels, inventory turnover, and sustainability targets.

Compliance & Risk: Ensure total adherence to local environmental regulations, labor laws, and international safety standards (OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).

4. People & Industry Leadership

Team Mentorship: Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team across warehouse operations, logistics, and business development.

Market Representation: Act as a brand ambassador and thought leader at global sustainability conferences and circular economy working groups.

Job Requirements

Minimum 10+ years in logistics operations, manufacturing, or sustainability-driven environments. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager).

Bachelor’s degree in business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Accounting. An MBA is highly preferred.

Deep expertise in Garments on Hanger (GOH) logistics. Technical understanding of textile fibers (natural vs. synthetic) and recycling methodologies (mechanical vs. chemical).

Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.

Proficiency in ERP software and data-driven decision-making.

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or LEED certification is a significant advantage.

Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus to manage regional stakeholders.

How to Apply:

You may send your resume in MS WORD format to [e-mail] or click on "Apply Now". Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a general manager?
• 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 with forecasting for businesses?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Garment Technologist?