General Manager, Manufacturing-Packaging, Hanoi, Vietnam. (Thai Speaking)
Location: Saraburi & Vietnam
About the role
General Manager will have total P&L accountability and operational oversight for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hanoi. You will lead the transition from project setup to full-scale commercial production. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of aligning manufacturing excellence, supply chain logistics, and cross-cultural management to meet high corporate and environmental standards.
Key responsibilities
- Direct all day-to-day plant operations, manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain functions at the Hanoi facility.
- Own the comprehensive P&L, annual budgeting, capital expenditure planning, and financial performance metrics for the plant.
- Build and execute short-term operational goals and long-term strategic growth plans in alignment with regional corporate directives.
- Manage external stakeholder relationships, including local government authorities, regulatory bodies, and major packaging clients in Northern Vietnam.
- Drive environmental, social, and governance initiatives, ensuring plant operations comply with global sustainability frameworks such as the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop localized management teams across manufacturing, engineering, finance, and human resources.
About you
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 12 to 15 years of senior leadership experience in high-speed manufacturing operations, with a strong preference for metal packaging, beverage, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Proven track record of managing full P&L responsibility and turning operational strategies into profitable growth.
- Demonstrated experience in greenfield plant setup, operational scaling, and process optimization.
- Exceptional cross-cultural leadership skills with the ability to bridge corporate culture across Thailand and Vietnam; fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in Thai or Vietnamese is a distinct advantage.
- Deep familiarity with industrial safety standards, quality management systems, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit your updated CV and cover letter detailing your executive leadership experience and salary expectations directly through: [Confidential Information]
For further information, please contact: Morakot: 092 272 3288
