GENERAL MANAGER - EXPATRIATE

GENERAL MANAGER - MANUFACTURING LUXURY BRANDS - C500,000B MONTHLY PACKAGE

Our client is a manufacturer of high end luxury goods, with products sold worldwide.

They now require an experienced General Manager to drive manufacturing efficiency and business best practice while maintaining safe workplaces and the highest quality standards.

Reporting to the expatriate COO, you will be responsible for both operational and support functions, including Quality, Production, Health and Safety, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, Finance and Human Resources.

The appointed individual will maintain the highest practicable safety standards, aligned with headquarters best practices and all applicable Thai regulations. You will ensure compliance with customer-defined quality systems, standards and processes while overseeing the maintenance of land, buildings, plant, equipment and other assets in the best possible condition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive high performance across every aspect of the business through effective performance measurement
• Identify and execute improvement opportunities, embedding continuous improvement throughout the organisation
• Continually improve production efficiency and maximise the effective utilisation of capital and human resources
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve production performance
• Manage and optimise operating costs
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments, suppliers, customers and service providers
• Maintain transparent, open and proactive communication with major customers, business partners and internal stakeholders
• Promote and embody the organisation's values, culture and operating philosophies

EXPERIENCE

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business or a related discipline
• At least ten years experience in senior management, with full P&L responsibility for a business unit or manufacturing operation
• Significant experience leading an industrial machinery or complex manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams
• Strong track record of driving organisational change and measurable improvements in manufacturing and business performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead successfully within a multicultural environment in which effective teamwork is critical
• Flexible and adaptable mindset, combined with consistent and decisive leadership
• Ability to establish and manage clearly defined performance metrics covering quality, production, safety and profitability

This is an outstanding senior leadership opportunity. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all nationalities.