General Manager

Hylax Technology Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm in Singapore is seeking a General Manager to lead the organization through its expansion phase. This role requires extensive experience in senior management, operational excellence, and strategic development. Key responsibilities include providing overall leadership, establishing corporate systems, mentoring functional leaders, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement, along with the willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior management or general management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in establishing and scaling manufacturing organizations.
• Strong understanding of organizational structures and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the company.
• Establish and strengthen organizational systems and processes.
• Mentor and develop functional leaders for cohesive management.
• Drive operational excellence in manufacturing.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and support sales teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Operational Excellence

Organizational Management

Job description

Company Overview

Hylax Technology is a leading global manufacturer of precision laser machines and an integrated provider of advanced laser solutions, headquartered in Singapore. With decades of experience in industrial laser applications, we combine deep expertise in photonics, optics, electronics, control systems, mechanical design, and software engineering to deliver high-precision, high-speed, and cost-effective laser systems for the world’s most demanding applications.

Our solutions are trusted by customers across diverse industries, including electronics, semiconductor, flat panel display, hard disk, plastics, biomedical, jewelry, and precision machining. We design and develop our own proprietary electronics and software to control lasers, scan heads, and automation platforms, enabling highly innovative and differentiated solutions in the global market.

Driven by strong international demand and rapid global sales growth, we are seeking a highly capable and experienced General Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of expansion.

Position Summary

The General Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, operational excellence, and strategic development of the company. This role will establish robust corporate systems, processes, and organisational structures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability, while laying a strong foundation for long-term growth.

The successful candidate will mentor and develop leaders across all functional groups, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. You will oversee day-to-day operations, resolve operational and organisational issues, and ensure the company consistently delivers high-quality laser and optical systems to international customers on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the company, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and long-term strategy

• Establish and strengthen organisational systems, processes, and governance in line with established corporate best practices

• Mentor, develop, and align functional leaders to operate as a cohesive, results-driven management team

• Drive operational excellence in manufacturing, ensuring on-time delivery, high quality standards, and continuous improvement

• Oversee and resolve day-to-day operational and organisational issues with support from internal teams

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and other external stakeholders

• Support the sales and marketing teams in securing international orders by providing technical, operational, and strategic leadership

• Promote and continuously improve workplace safety, operational discipline, and staff well‑being

• Travel internationally as required to work with overseas divisions, customers, and partners

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior management or general management role within a manufacturing environment

• Proven track record in establishing, managing, and scaling a manufacturing organisation

• Strong understanding of organisational structures, functional integration, and performance management

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders

• Experience working with international teams and customers

• Willingness and ability to travel overseas for short assignments

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and employee development