General Manager of Operations

Shah Alam, Selangor
RM 300,000-360,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago
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The General Manager of Operations will play a critical leadership role in establishing and launching a new manufacturing plant from the ground up. This includes overseeing site preparation, equipment installation, team recruitment, commissioning, and the transition to steady-state operations. The role will then continue to manage full plant operations, ensuring performance, safety, quality, and cost efficiency meet strategic targets.

Manage P&L of the operations
Lead end-to-end project management for the plant start-up, including timeline, budget, resources and stakeholder alignment
Working closely with the Global Engineering and Project Teams on plant layout, equipment, specification and facility readiness
Oversee installation, commissioning and qualification of production equipment and infrastructure
Ensure compliance with local regulatory and environmental requirements for plant establishment and operation
Establish and implement all operational systems and SOPS, including production, quality, maintenance, safety and supply chain
Lead daily operations once the plant is operational, driving productivity, quality and service
Define and implement KPIs for operational excellence and continuous improvement
Build and lead high performance operations team including recruitment, onboarding and capability development
Foster a strong culture of safety, accountability and collaboration across departments
Monitor cost efficiency, yield, OEE and other key metrics to optimize plant performance
Align plant operations with the Global supply chain, customer delivery timelines and quality standards
Partner with commercial, engineering and global operations to ensure seamless integration of customer requirements into local manufacturing
Ensure full compliance with EHS, quality and regulations

High Impact RoleOpportunity to Lead New Plant Start UpA successful General Manager of Operations should have:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations with proven track record in plant operations management
Proven track record in leading Greenfield/Brownfield plant start-ups is an advantage
Experience in managing a high mix, low volume manufacturing operations
Excellent leadership, communication & stakeholder management skills
Familiar with ISO & Lean manufacturing

EDM Limited is a UK based global leader in high fidelity training simulations for the aviation, defence and rail industries. With over 50 years of engineering excellence, EDM designs and manufactures advanced training equipment trusted by leading airlines and military forces worldwide. Known for its precision manufacturing, ISO certified quality and customer-focused support, they are now expanding its footprint into Malaysia with a new manufacturing plant - offering a rare opportunity to build and lead operations from the group up.

Leadership role
Be at the forefront of establishing the organization's first manufacturing footprint in Malaysia
Rare opportunity to build and shape operations from the ground up
Innovative and purpose driven industry. Your work directly supports safety, learning and performance worldwide

If you are ready to take on a leadership role and drive operational success, we encourage you to apply today!

Michael Page