Our Client:
We have recently partnered with an international company that specializes in FMCG manufacturing. The company is going through a rapid growth stage and currently looking for General Manager to overlook one of their plant facilities.
Responsibility:
- Plan, guide and direct the total operations of manufacturing facility to achieve manufacturing objectives for growth, profitability, quality, on-time performance, inventory management, safety, lean management and customer satisfaction.
- Develop operational strategic plans and generally overseeing their implementation to ensure maximum capacity utilisation of the manufacturing units towards achieving the group's strategy, growth and profit objectives.
- Oversee planning and implementation of production plans including receiving sales forecasts; requisition for procurement of raw materials; and manufacturing of products. Initiate plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through the effective use of resources including manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital.
- Provide leadership in formulating and establishing site policies operating procedures and goals in accordance with requirements of corporate business guidelines and the expectations of overall customer base.
- Improve profitability of products through recommendations and management of facility and cost improvements as well as productivity enhancement initiatives.
- Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
- Providing strong leadership to the employees at the plants, ensuring high morale, team work, employee engagement, people development, organisation effectiveness and good employee relations, at all levels.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in the working in FMCG or Food manufacturing industry.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity, with prior experience serving as a General Manager
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications in food safety (HACCP, FSSC 22000, SQF) or operations (Lean, Six Sigma) are a strong plus
- Strong knowledge of food production processes, supply chain dynamics, and FMCG market operations.
- High integrity with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Energetic change-agent who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
