GM, Plant & Facility Operations

HRnet One Pte Ltd; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HRnet One Pte Ltd in Malaysia seeks a hands-on Plant Leader to own the Johor site’s operations, from production performance to facilities, HR and admin. This newly created, strategic role covers both plant operations and site facilities, with real scope to build structure and set direction.

You will oversee production, lead the facilities team, design clear policies, manage third-party partnerships, and build your own team while ensuring effective communication between overseas leadership and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a plant/factory leadership role, ideally with additional exposure to HR, admin, or site facilities management
• Comfortable managing a multi-national workforce
• A structured, hands-on operator who can build process from scratch, not just maintain an existing system
• Manufacturing background in electronics, precision engineering, or a related technical industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Own full production oversight for the Johor manufacturing plant, working closely with overseas engineering and leadership counterparts
• Lead and develop the facilities team
• Design and implement clear policies, structure, and ways of working across the site
• Manage third-party vendor and workforce partnerships
• Build and lead your own team, with scope to shape it over time
• Bridge communication between overseas leadership and the local workforce

Skills

Plant leadership

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the Company
A global manufacturing group in the precision technology and imaging manufacturing space. As part of a regional expansion, they are building out their Johor manufacturing site and are looking for a hands-on local leader to take ownership of this operation.

About the Role
A newly created, strategic leadership role covering both plant operations and site facilities for a growing manufacturing site in Johor. You'll take full ownership of the site, from production performance to the people and functions that keep it running, with real scope to build structure and set direction.

Key Responsibilities

Own full production oversight for the Johor manufacturing plant, working closely with overseas engineering and leadership counterparts

Lead and develop the facilities team

Design and implement clear policies, structure, and ways of working across the site

Manage third-party vendor and workforce partnerships

Build and lead your own team, with scope to shape it over time

Bridge communication between overseas leadership and the local workforce

About You

Proven experience in a plant/factory leadership role, ideally with additional exposure to HR, admin, or site facilities management

Comfortable managing a multi-national workforce

A structured, hands-on operator who can build process from scratch, not just maintain an existing system

Manufacturing background in electronics, precision engineering, or a related technical industry preferred

What's on Offer

Genuine autonomy to shape how the site is run

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience