General Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Manager to provide focused and inspiring leadership at a leading manufacturing site in Penang, Malaysia. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building strong teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering an engaging workplace culture.

What you'll do:

As General Manager based in Penang, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the site through your commitment to operational excellence and people development. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery on customer commitments. You will be instrumental in creating an environment where continuous improvement is not just encouraged but embedded into every process. By integrating strategic thinking with hands-on management practices, you will help drive profitability while maintaining transparency in all aspects of performance measurement. Your ability to nurture talent through coaching and succession planning will be essential in building resilient teams capable of meeting evolving business demands.

• Develop and implement site-specific strategies that align with global and regional objectives to foster operational excellence, continuous improvement, and an engaging work environment.
• Maintain strong connections with customer service teams to enable sustained business growth while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at the forefront of all activities.
• Integrate processes, organisational capability, and culture into a cohesive management system that supports effective decision-making and achievement of key performance indicators.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting as well as other performance data to facilitate sound decision-making aligned with both regional and site strategies.
• Build robust leadership, functional, and operational teams that are seamlessly integrated with regional and corporate resources to achieve shared manufacturing goals.
• Exemplify core values by holding yourself and your team accountable for upholding high standards of integrity, respect, and responsibility throughout all operations.
• Focus on evaluating potential within your team by driving succession planning initiatives and ensuring employees receive the coaching required to realise their full potential.
• Champion the adoption of operational excellence models by leading change management efforts that inspire engagement at every level of the organisation.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, human resources, and customer management to deliver exceptional results for clients.

What you bring:

To excel as General Manager in this prominent manufacturing setting, you will bring extensive experience managing large-scale operations within high-technology or electronics environments. Your background should reflect significant exposure to both strategic planning and hands-on execution across multiple functions such as production management, finance oversight, team development, and customer relations. A deep understanding of lean principles or similar continuous improvement frameworks will allow you to identify opportunities for increased efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Your interpersonal skills must be exceptional, enabling you to build rapport quickly with colleagues from diverse backgrounds while guiding them towards shared objectives.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this senior leadership position.
• At least ten years’ experience in roles related to manufacturing management is essential; more than ten years’ experience is highly desirable for candidates seeking this opportunity.
• Proven track record as a manager or above within high-technology product or electronics manufacturing environments is beneficial for understanding complex production processes.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility at Plant Manager level or higher with direct oversight of manufacturing operations is advantageous for managing financial outcomes effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge or practical experience with lean methodologies in manufacturing settings is preferred for driving efficiency improvements across operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for influencing stakeholders at all levels while fostering positive relationships internally and externally.
• Strong business acumen combined with advanced financial literacy as it applies specifically to manufacturing environments will enable sound strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams by developing talent through coaching initiatives aimed at realising each individual’s full potential within the organisation.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities coupled with thoughtful decision-making skills are vital for navigating complex challenges inherent in large-scale manufacturing operations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader within the global manufacturing sector due to its unwavering commitment to employee development, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on collaboration across regions and functions, employees benefit from access to world-class training opportunities designed to enhance both technical expertise and soft skills. The company actively promotes flexible working arrangements wherever possible—recognising that work-life balance contributes directly to overall wellbeing.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as General Manager in Penang’s thriving manufacturing sector—and want your next step to matter—now is the perfect time to apply!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals who share our passion for operational excellence.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C