Factory General Manager

Factory General Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Long An Keywords: strategic vision, facility management, workforce engagement, continuous improvement, quality mindset, employee development, cross-functional collaboration, positive work environment, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction

A leading footwear manufacturer in Long An is seeking a General Manager to provide strategic direction and inspiring leadership for its large-scale facility. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing operation, driving efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction while nurturing a positive and healthy workplace culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding a diverse workforce, fostering employee growth, and ensuring operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on both business results and the broader community. Flexible working opportunities, robust training programmes, and a supportive leadership team await you in this pivotal position.

• Shape the strategic direction of a major manufacturing facility with over 5,000 employees, focusing on operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Champion employee engagement and development within a collaborative, multicultural environment that values learning and professional advancement.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of facility operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and exceeding customer expectations.

What you'll do:

As General Manager – Manufacturing Facility in Long An, you will play a central role in shaping both the day-to-day operations and long-term success of one of the region’s most prominent manufacturing sites. Your focus will be on aligning strategic goals with operational execution by collaborating with senior leaders to set clear priorities for growth and profitability. You will oversee financial performance by managing budgets and resource allocation while ensuring that every department operates efficiently. By partnering with cross-functional teams—spanning production planning to procurement—you will champion efforts to remove inefficiencies and implement best practices that drive productivity gains. Your leadership will extend to developing talent at all levels through coaching and mentoring initiatives designed to build capability within your teams. You will also be responsible for upholding rigorous standards in quality control, regulatory compliance (including health, safety, environmental stewardship), and ethical conduct. Building strong relationships internally and externally will be key as you communicate progress against strategic objectives to stakeholders ranging from employees to community partners. Ultimately, your ability to foster a positive work environment where people are inspired to learn and grow will be critical in delivering outstanding results for both customers and the wider business.

• Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute annual and long-term strategies that align with company growth objectives and profitability targets.
• Oversee all aspects of facility performance by managing financial metrics, resource allocation, budget planning, and progress reviews to ensure efficient operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including technical, procurement, production, and planning—to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and enhance overall efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
• Lead internal quarterly reviews focused on problem-solving and process improvement to drive consistent performance enhancements across the facility.
• Guide facility managers in motivating teams towards achieving quality benchmarks, schedule reliability, balanced workforce management, and continuous skills development.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, customer codes of conduct, business ethics policies, health, safety, environmental regulations, energy usage, and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Assess organisational structure regularly to support the company’s vision as an industry leader; recommend enhancements to strengthen functional capabilities.
• Establish comprehensive workforce plans that optimise human resources deployment throughout the organisation for maximum effectiveness.
• Foster positive employee relations by promoting fair problem-solving processes and ensuring equitable enforcement of policies across all levels.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, community stakeholders, and internal teams through transparent communication channels that keep everyone informed about business progress.

What you bring:

To excel as General Manager – Manufacturing Facility in Long An you will bring extensive experience leading large-scale operations within fast-moving industrial environments. Your background should include hands-on responsibility for managing sizeable teams—ideally numbering over 5,000 employees—where you have demonstrated your ability to inspire others through empathetic leadership rooted in mutual respect. You are adept at building cohesive teams by investing time in coaching individuals for increased capability while fostering inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued. Your technical proficiency spans production planning systems as well as commercial disciplines such as budgeting or cost analysis; you are equally comfortable interpreting quality assurance data or navigating regulatory frameworks governing workplace safety or environmental impact. Communication is one of your greatest strengths: you know how to tailor messages for different audiences whether addressing frontline staff or engaging senior executives on strategic matters. Above all else you are committed not only to operational excellence but also creating workplaces where people thrive—driven by shared values around integrity responsibility collaboration lifelong learning.

• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in operations or manufacturing leadership roles within complex organisations featuring multicultural workforces.
• Demonstrated expertise managing large-scale factory environments with more than 5,000 employees under your supervision.
• Proven track record in developing high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement strategies that promote professional growth.
• Comprehensive knowledge of production planning methodologies, production management systems, quality assurance protocols, budgeting processes, and commercial operations relevant to manufacturing settings.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential for effective communication across diverse stakeholder groups within an international context.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred—ideally in Business Operations, Engineering or related fields.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels as well as external partners such as suppliers or community representatives.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes including health & safety legislation plus environmental compliance requirements related to energy use or carbon emissions reduction.
• A collaborative approach that values teamwork across functions combined with sensitivity towards cultural diversity within large organisations.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in footwear manufacturing thanks to its unwavering commitment to quality innovation sustainability—and above all—the wellbeing of its people. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around their needs alongside access to ongoing training programmes that support personal development at every stage of their career journey. The company fosters an inclusive culture where collaboration is celebrated diversity is embraced—and every voice matters regardless of background or job title. With robust support from knowledgeable leaders who prioritise open communication transparency fairness—you can expect an environment where your contributions are recognised your ideas welcomed—and your professional ambitions supported through meaningful opportunities for advancement. The company’s dedication extends beyond business results: it actively invests in local communities champions environmentally responsible practices—and strives always to create positive change both inside its facilities outside them too. If you are looking for a place where you can make a real difference—not just for customers but also colleagues society at large—this is the ideal setting for your next career move.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role where your expertise can shape the future of manufacturing excellence apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

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