General Manager (Relocate to Vietnam Quy Nh?n?

Job responsibilities  

1. Strategic Operations & Full Delivery (Execution & Problem-Solving)

• Orchestrate complex multi-workshop production flow, resolve PMC synchronization bottlenecks, and ensure "simultaneous production" across upholstery, metal, wood, and packaging workshops to drastically reduce WIP, increase turnover, and overcome delivery challenges. 

• Assume ultimate responsibility for on-time, in-full, and quality order delivery, establishing rapid response mechanisms for exceptions and urgent demands. 

• Optimize supply chain planning and inventory strategies for China-imported materials to ensure production continuity. 

2. System Building & Lean Operations (Foundation & Optimization)

• Lead the design and implementation of complete processes, policies, and technical standards (SOPs) covering production, quality, engineering, equipment, and warehousing, transitioning the plant from "people-dependent" to "system-driven." 

• Establish a plant-level management dashboard and KPI system, insisting on "data-driven decisions" to diagnose issues and drive continuous improvement. 

• Comprehensively implement Lean tools (e.g., VSM, 5S, TPM, standardized work) to systematically eliminate waste and drive cost reduction and efficiency gains. 

3. Organizational Development & Team Building (Talent & Empowerment)

• Recruit, develop, and lead a mid-to-senior management team with a modern mindset and execution capability. 

• Establish a training system aligned with business growth to systematically enhance the team's technical, quality, and Lean application skills. 

• Foster a culture of customer-centricity, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. 

4. New Plant Launch & Capacity Expansion (Planning & Execution)

• Lead the commissioning, process validation, capacity ramp-up, and safe launch of new production lines. 

• Plan and execute the expansion from 700 to over 2,000 employees, ensuring synchronized support from manpower, equipment, and management systems. 

• Establish effective project management mechanisms to ensure the stable introduction and mass production of new processes and product categories.

Requirements: 

• Language Proficiency: Full business fluency in both Chinese and English (written and spoken), capable of using both as working languages. 

• Industry & Experience: Over 15 years of manufacturing operations management experience, including at least 5 years of proven experience as a Plant General Manager or equivalent in a large-scale (1,000+ employees) discrete manufacturing facility. A background in furniture, appliances, automotive parts, or similar multi-category, complex assembly industries is crucial. 

• Lean Expert: Proven track record of systematically implementing Lean Manufacturing and delivering significant financial results (e.g., efficiency gains, cost reduction, delivery improvement). 

• System Builder: Demonstrated experience in successfully building a plant operational management system from scratch or from chaos to order, with expertise in processes, standards, and KPI systems. 

• Complex Problem Solver: Exceptional ability to oversee the big picture and manage high-pressure challenges, with experience in turning around operations or leading new plant startups. 

Preferred Requirements

• Experience managing large plants in Vietnam or Southeast Asia, with familiarity with the local business environment. 

• Strong financial acumen to understand plant P&L and formulate cost-control strategies. 

• Experience managing supply chains highly dependent on imported materials, particularly from China. 

• Educational background in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with a deep understanding of equipment and processes.