Managing Director (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies is seeking a Managing Director for our Plastic/Polymer Manufacturing operation in Tuas, Singapore. You will provide strategic direction, lead the organisation, and drive profitable growth while upholding quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

You will head sales, operations, and finance, set long-term plans, ensure CQDS targets, and develop a strong leadership team to execute the company vision in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years in a senior leadership role (MD, GM, Plant Manager, Operations Manager).
• Strong networking capability and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement the companys vision, strategy, and long-term business plans.
• Develop and execute robust sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue and market-share objectives; build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Lead the annual business planning, budgeting, and performance review processes.
• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, and facilities management.
• Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and safety (CQDS).
• Assume full responsibility for profitability, cost control, cash flow, and overall financial performance, supported by a strong commercial and market-driven mindset.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs, financial reports, and operational performance metrics, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the senior management team, fostering accountability and leadership excellence.
• Build and sustain a performance-driven, continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Sales leadership

Operations leadership

Networking

Communication skills

Change management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management / Business Administration / Engineering

Job description

Managing Director (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

Job Openings Managing Director (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

About the job Managing Director (Plastic / Polymer Mfg) | Tuas

Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence for our manufacturing business. In addition to ensuring efficient and competitive manufacturing operations. Plays a key role in driving profitable growth, strengthening customer relationships, and fostering a high-performance culture with a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Jobscope:

• Define, develop, and implement the companys vision, strategy, and long-term business plans
• Develop and execute robust sales and marketing strategies to achieve ambitious revenue and market-share objectives; build and maintain strong relationships with key customers
• Lead the annual business planning, budgeting, and performance review processes
• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, and facilities management
• Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and safety (CQDS)
• Assume full responsibility for profitability, cost control, cash flow, and overall financial performance, supported by a strong commercial and market-driven mindset
• Monitor and analyze KPIs, financial reports, and operational performance metrics, ensuring timely corrective actions
• Lead, mentor, and develop the senior management team, fostering accountability and leadership excellence
• Build and sustain a performance-driven, continuous improvement culture
• Ensure effective workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning

Requirements:

• Min. Bachelors degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or Engineering, Manufacturing
• At least 5–8 years in a senior leadership role (MD, GM, Plant Manager, Operations Manager)
• Strong networking capability and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and ability to work across functions
• Proven track record in sales leadership and/or manufacturing operations management
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and execution-focused leadership style
• Solid financial and commercial acumen

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.