Our client is an established and rapidly growing manufacturing leader in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and liquid packaging sector. Operating a high-capacity, state-of-the-art facility in Perak, the company specializes in high-speed, automated production lines delivering premium consumer products. To support their next phase of operational scaling, they are seeking a highly competent operational leader to oversee their entire plant and manufacturing ecosystem.

Mission

The General Manager (GM) of Plant & Factory Operations will take full strategic and operational ownership of the Perak manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving production efficiency, asset optimization (specifically high-speed packaging technology), safety, quality control, and supply chain management. By aligning an electrical engineering foundation with mature leadership, the GM will foster a culture of accountability and run a lean, high-performing factory of over 400 personnel.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

1. Plant Operational Leadership & Scale

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  Daily Operations:
  Oversee all daily manufacturing, production, engineering, and maintenance activities to ensure volume and yield targets are consistently hit.

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  Large-Scale Headcount Management:
  Direct and mentor a cross-functional plant workforce of approximately 400 people (including over 200 dedicated factory and line personnel).

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  OEE & Asset Management:
  Monitor and optimize key operational metrics, specifically focusing on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of high-speed filling, packaging, and utilities.

2. Specialized Technical & Machinery Management

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  Tetra Pak Fleet Optimization:
  Serve as the internal technical champion for high-speed liquid packaging, ensuring optimal calibration, preventative maintenance, and cycle-time efficiency of
  Tetra Pak machinery
  .

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  Electrical & Automation Integrity:
  Leverage an electrical engineering background to troubleshoot complex plant automation issues, power distribution, and electrical systems in partnership with the maintenance engineering department.

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  Process Automation:
  Lead upgrades, automation projects, and digital manufacturing transitions (Industry 4.0/SCADA/ERP system integrations).

3. Strategic Execution, Budgeting & Cost Control

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  Financial Stewardship:
  Prepare, manage, and defend the annual plant operational budget, aggressively driving cost-reduction and waste-minimization programs.

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  Capital Expenditure (CAPEX):
  Lead plant expansion plans, capacity sizing, and investment evaluations for new production lines and high-speed machinery.

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  Lean Manufacturing:
  Drive continuous improvement frameworks across the facility using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.

4. Quality, Compliance & Safety

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  System Adherence:
  Oversee the plant's Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring absolute compliance with food safety, ISO 9001, and local Malaysian regulatory standards (OSHA, DOSH, JAS).

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  Zero-Harm Culture:
  Maintain strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols across all production shifts.

Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

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  Education:
  Bachelor’s Degree in
  Electrical Engineering
  or a closely related technical discipline.

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  Machinery Expertise:
  Mandatory hands-on proficiency and operational experience with Tetra Pak processing and filling machinery.

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  Systems Capability:
  Proven experience utilizing advanced ERP/MRP platforms for production scheduling, inventory, and cost control.

Experience & Leadership Profile

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  Professional Background:
  10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership/plant manager capacity within the
  FMCG (Beverage, Liquid Food, or Dairy packaging)
  sectors.

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  Scale of Leadership:
  Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing facilities (headcounts of 200+ on the shop floor).

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  Language Proficiency:
  Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English
  is required to facilitate communication with senior management, HQ, and key business stakeholders.