General Manager
Job Summary
The General Manager will provide strategic leadership over end-to-end manufacturing operations, including plastic injection moulding, LSR, and assembly. This role is responsible for full P&L accountability, driving operational efficiency, and scaling production capabilities. Furthermore, the position oversees quality management, corporate governance, and the development of high-performing cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end manufacturing operations and P&L accountability.
- Drive strategic expansion into MIM and CIM technologies.
- Oversee production planning, technical execution, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure quality compliance and workplace safety standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams.
Required Skills
- 15+ years of leadership in precision moulding (Plastic/MIM/CIM).
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence.
- Strong financial acumen and P&L management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Job Details
### Core Responsibilities
**1. Strategic Leadership & Corporate Growth**
- Translate high-level corporate objectives into actionable plant-level KPIs.
- Support the Managing Director to define the long-term operations roadmap, including facility upgrades, technology adoption, and automation.
- Drive the strategic transition and business expansion into Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) and Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM) to diversify the service portfolio and meet evolving customer technical requirements.
- Manage full manufacturing P&L, including budgeting for labour, materials, and overheads.
- Optimize Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) to ensure operational investments align with Group financial targets.
**2. End-to-End Operational Excellence**
- Direct all Plastic, LSR, MIM, and CIM moulding and assembly operations.
- Oversee capacity planning, materials procurement, production scheduling, factory floor management, employee management, maintenance, space utilization and equipment uptime.
- Lead the technical lifecycle from mould design and tooling fabrication/transfer to tool servicing and the rigorous validation of trial samples.
- Foster a culture of lean manufacturing to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve cost-competitiveness through systematic continuous improvement initiatives.
**3. Commercial & Customer Lifecycle**
- Oversee the "front-end" lifecycle, including customer qualification, RFQ management, pricing strategy, and design finalization.
- Serve as the primary operational partner for key accounts.
- Build trust through consistent performance, transparent operational reviews, and swift resolution of technical or delivery challenges.
**4. Quality, Compliance & Governance**
- Maintain a robust QMS that ensures strict compliance with customer’s standards and specific quality metrics.
- Implement stringent internal controls and risk management frameworks.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Workplace Safety and Health, environmental regulations, and local statutory requirements.
**5. Human Capital & Culture**
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a leadership pipeline.
- Set clear performance expectations and foster a high-accountability culture centered on ownership, and cross-site collaboration.
### Requirements
- Degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management or a related discipline; an advanced degree or MBA would be an advantage.
- At least 15 years of extensive business leadership experience in high-precision plastic injection moulding, metal injection moulding, and/or ceramic injection moulding.
- Proven track record in managing medium sized manufacturing operations in several countries within the region serving multiple customers.
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs, improving quality, delivery, cost and safety metrics across sites.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and cross-functional teams.