General Manager/ Plant Director
A leading international manufacturer is seeking a Plant Director / General Manager to lead a large-scale manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, legal and regulatory compliance, quality, supply chain efficiency, and people development across a workforce of 600+ employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, EHS, finance, and compliance.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage plant P&L, budgeting, cost control, capital investments, and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, environmental, labor, corporate governance, and safety requirements.
- Improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure customer requirements are met through high standards of quality, delivery, and service.
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team and workforce.
- Manage relationships with government authorities, regulators, auditors, and key external stakeholders.
- Deliver plant performance aligned with business growth and strategic objectives.
Requirements
- 15+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership of large-scale operations.
- 5+ years in Plant Director, General Manager, Operations Director, or equivalent executive leadership roles.
- Proven experience managing facilities with 500+ employees.
- Strong expertise in operational excellence, supply chain optimization, quality management, financial management, and cost control.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and continuous improvement programs.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, legal compliance, labor regulations, EHS standards, and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgeting, CAPEX, and business performance.
- Strong leadership, change management, and talent development capabilities.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree or above; engineering, manufacturing, or business-related background preferred.
- Experience in multinational manufacturing environments.
- Industry experience in building materials, furniture, plastics/PVC, or related sectors is advantageous.
Why Join?
- Lead a large-scale manufacturing operation with full business responsibility.
- Drive operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Influence strategic, financial, legal, and operational outcomes.
- Join a globally recognized organization with a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within an international business.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: General Management
Focus: Plant Management
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: ZJMZOQ-4DF7D03F
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Consultant: Trang Nguyen
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