General Manager | Senai

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a General Manager to oversee factory operations in Johor Bahru. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in manufacturing, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will implement lean manufacturing initiatives and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. This position offers a salary range of RM16k - RM20k.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing (building materials preferred).
• 5 years in senior management.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory operations ensuring production targets and quality are met.
• Lead cross-functional teams across various departments.
• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management

MBA preferred

Job description

Company Background

Our client, established in 1994, is a leading material specialist and solid surface supplier in Asia with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Beijing. They offer a full suite of services including supply, fabrication, installation, and project management of high-performance surfaces like engineered quartz, acrylic solid surfaces, sintered stone, and marble/tiles.

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the entire factory operations in Johor Bahru, ensuring optimal performance across production, quality control, maintenance, inventory & logistics, safety, JB Sales Team and workforce management. The General Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement while aligning with corporate goals and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory operations, ensuring production targets, quality, and delivery timelines are met.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams across production, engineering, maintenance, QA/QC, warehouse, and HR.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards; drive audits and corrective actions.
• Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities to optimize factory performance.
• Coordinate supply chain and logistics activities to ensure smooth material flow and on-time delivery.
• Foster collaboration with the sales team to align production output with customer demand and business goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing (building materials preferred), including 5 years in senior management.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and team development.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with a focus on operational excellence.

Salary Range: RM16k - RM20k