General Manager – Electronics Manufacturing (P&L)

Merries Employment Executive Search; Johor; On-site; MYR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Merries Employment Executive Search in Johor, Malaysia, seeks a General Manager for an electronics manufacturing client. You will own P&L, oversee PCBA/SMT/Box Build operations, and drive productivity, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing and at least 10 years in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on experience and multinational EMS exposure. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on exposure to PCBA, SMT and/or Box Build operations.
• Proven experience managing full P&L and leading large manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with multinational EMS companies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Oversee PCBA/SMT/Box Build manufacturing to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and optimize productivity and resource utilization.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams while ensuring a safe and high-performing work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

Merries Employment Executive Search in Johor, Malaysia, seeks a General Manager for an electronics manufacturing client. You will own P&L, oversee PCBA/SMT/Box Build operations, and drive productivity, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing and at least 10 years in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on experience and multinational EMS exposure. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.