General Manager

SmartHire by SEEK; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 95,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Hospitalisation coverage

Allowance

Yearly salary increment

Job summary

SmartHire by SEEK is partnering with a manufacturing business in Perai, Penang to recruit a General Manager. The role oversees day-to-day operations, drives business growth, operational excellence, and people leadership across the organisation, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and a salary of RM8,500–RM15,000 monthly.

We are seeking someone with a degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field and 8–10 years of management experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Guidance in leading daily operations and driving performance.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations and union matters is useful.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and stakeholder engagement are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet objectives and drive growth.
• Oversee departmental performance to achieve targets and sustainable expansion.
• Shape strategies for business development and long-term progress.
• Monitor production, quality, delivery, costs and productivity for efficiency.
• Build and manage relationships with key customers to support growth.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards and legal requirements.
• Report performance to Top Management and address operational issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Mobility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a General Manager to join their team!

This is an opportunity to lead the overall management and daily operations of a manufacturing business in Perai, Penang. The role offers RM8,500-RM15,000, a permanent Monday-to-Friday schedule, and the chance to drive business growth, operational excellence and people leadership across the organisation.

What you'll be doing?

• Lead daily operations: Oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Drive departmental performance: Lead and monitor departments to deliver company targets and sustainable growth.
• Shape business strategy: Plan and implement strategies that support business development and long-term progress.
• Optimise operational results: Monitor production, quality, delivery, costs and productivity to strengthen performance.
• Build customer relationships: Manage key customers and support business development activities.
• Improve efficiency: Control costs and identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Lead people matters: Manage employee performance and manpower requirements across the organisation.
• Support employee relations: Handle union matters and employee relations professionally and constructively.
• Maintain compliance: Ensure company policies, safety standards and legal requirements are followed.
• Report business performance: Provide clear performance updates to Top Management.
• Resolve operational issues: Address operational and customer matters promptly and effectively.
• Support business priorities: Undertake other duties assigned by Top Management.

Who are they looking for?

• Relevant academic background: A degree in Business, Management, Engineering or a related field is required.
• Management experience: Candidates with 8-10 years of management experience, preferably in manufacturing, are encouraged to apply.
• Factory operations exposure: Experience in factory operations and production would be advantageous.
• Employee relations capability: Experience handling union matters and employee relations would be advantageous.
• Leadership and communication: Strong leadership and communication skills are important for guiding teams and engaging stakeholders.
• Problem-solving ability: Good problem-solving and decision-making skills are valued in managing operational and customer issues.
• Language proficiency: Good command of English and Mandarin is required for effective communication with customers, employees and stakeholders; Japanese would be an added advantage.
• Professional approach: A responsible, proactive and independent working style is expected.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel when required is necessary.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Medical insurance, personal accident insurance and hospitalisation coverage.
• Allowance.
• Yearly salary increment.

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?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a general manager?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• Notice period?
• Are you comfortable to travel within Malaysia or overseas?

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