General Manager

Trust Recruit; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An international company specializing in logistics is seeking a General Manager with a strong technical environmental background to oversee operations in Port Klang, Malaysia. This role involves strategic leadership and operational excellence in the complex field of textile recycling and international trade. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of logistics experience and at least 5 years in a senior management role. Responsibilities include facility management, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years in logistics operations, manufacturing, or sustainability-driven environments.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager).
• Deep expertise in Garments on Hanger (GOH) logistics.
• Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.
• Proficiency in ERP software and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of high-volume sorting and processing centers.
• Design and execute a strategic roadmap to scale international trade recovery.
• Lead the integration of emerging technologies for fiber purity.
• Establish partnerships for waste collection and recycling contracts.
• Manage departmental budget and monitor KPIs related to sustainability.

Skills

Logistics operations

Sustainability practices

Team leadership

Supply chain optimization

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision-making

Technical understanding of textiles

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

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

MBA

Tools

ERP software

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

LEED certification

Job description

Overview

Industry: International Trade, Textile Recycling & Specialized Logistics

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 Hanger) 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

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.

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.

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).

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 ****@trustrecruit.com.myor click on “Apply Now”. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.