General Manager (MNC)

Kanry Search; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 450,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanry Search seeks a seasoned Head of Manufacturing to provide overall leadership and strategic direction for its Malaysian operations. You will own the P&L, budgeting, cost control, profitability and drive end-to-end plant performance.

You will oversee Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Facilities, set KPIs, lead improvement programs and build a high-performance leadership team across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing or related field.
• 15+ years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/plant management role.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end manufacturing operations in an MNC environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with regional and group objectives.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Lead capacity planning, CAPEX, resource allocation and plant expansion initiatives.
• Establish clear KPIs and ensure department heads deliver against targets.
• Strengthen manufacturing processes through Lean, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ensure products and operations comply with customer requirements, quality standards, safety regulations and company policies.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, government authorities and regional stakeholders.
• Develop the senior leadership team, strengthen succession planning and build a high-performance culture.
• Identify operational and commercial risks and implement mitigation and business continuity measures.
• Report business performance, key challenges and strategic recommendations to regional and group management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Mgmt

Lean Manufacturing

Financial Acumen

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Malaysian manufacturing operations. Take full ownership of business performance, including P&L, budgeting, cost control, profitability and operational targets. Oversee the full spectrum of plant functions, including Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Facilities.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with regional and group business objectives

Drive improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, cost efficiency and customer satisfaction

Lead capacity planning, capital expenditure, resource allocation and plant expansion initiatives

Establish clear KPIs and ensure department heads deliver against agreed business and operational targets

Strengthen manufacturing processes through Lean, continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Ensure products and operations comply with customer requirements, quality standards, safety regulations and company policies

Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, government authorities and regional stakeholders

Develop the senior leadership team, strengthen succession planning and build a high-performance culture

Identify operational and commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation and business continuity measures

Report business performance, key challenges and strategic recommendations to regional and group management

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related discipline

At least 15 years of experience in manufacturing, including a minimum of five years in a senior leadership or plant management position

Proven experience managing end-to-end manufacturing operations within an MNC environment

Strong commercial and financial acumen, with hands-on experience managing P&L, budgets and cost improvement initiatives

Strong knowledge of production, engineering, quality, supply chain and workforce management

Demonstrated success in improving productivity, quality, delivery performance and operational profitability

Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies

Strong leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities

Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership

Strong command of written and spoken English; additional language capabilities are an advantage