General Manager - Cigarette Filter Making & Logistic Machines and Conversions

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a General Manager for its Cigarette Filter Making and Logistic Machines division in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The successful candidate will lead the strategic direction, drive innovation, and ensure operational excellence. Applicants must have over 10 years in a manufacturing environment and exceptional management skills, alongside a degree in engineering. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and is open to diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Over 5 years of management experience.
• Good command of English, knowledge of German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Group Managers.
• Drive innovation and transformation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Manage commercial order processing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Requirements analysis

Education

Degree/Bachelor/MBA in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office tools

Job description

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General Manager - Cigarette Filter Making & Logistic Machines and Conversions

Your role in our team:

• As a key member of the senior management team, the General Manager – Cigarette Filter Making & Logistic Machines and Conversions is responsible for leading and aligning the strategic direction of the Cigarette Filter Making and Logistic Equipment division, and the Conversions production.
• This role oversees Cigarette Filter & Logistic technical clarification, production operations (including tune & test), and the full machine lifecycle.
• The role is critical in driving innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction in line with the company’s ambitious growth targets.

Key Tasks:

• Lead, coach, and develop Group Managers across Cigarette Filter Making & Logistic Machines and Conversion divisions.
• Drive innovation and transformation initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Shape and develop the Filter Making & Logistic Machines division, including production and technical clarification for improvement in production capacity and efficiency through strategic planning and execution.
• Oversee the execution of complex planning of offers and orders according to the available resources.
• Ensure smooth coordination of commercial order processing and project implementation.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams internally and globally, including on-site coordination at customer locations
• Ensure successful order or project execution by identifying risks, planning countermeasures, and maintaining control over milestones, costs, and deliverables.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 standards and corporate policies.
• Lead or support cross-departmental and global projects, maintaining close communication with international counterparts.

Your profile:

• Degree/ Bachelor/ MBA in Engineering fields with excellent results.
• More than 10 years of working experience in a complex machinery or production function in a manufacturing environment of a MNC Company (with particular emphasis on innovation production or machinery design).
• More than 5 years of management experience.
• Highly trustworthy and reliable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel in a multi-national environment.
• Strong analytical skills and process oriented.
• Good knowledge in SAP as well as MS Office tools.
• Profound project management skills.
• Good command in English.
• Knowledge of German would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently and under time pressure.

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We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: we turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape technological change. In our Business Areas Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we deliver products, solutions and services that inspire and create added value for customers. We build ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.