[ Johor ] General Manager (Japanese Speaker)ID:60697
15,000 MYR ~ 20,000 MYRJohor Bahruabout 17 hours agoOverview
Salary
15,000 MYR ~ 20,000 MYR
Industry
Manufacturing(Chemicals/Materials)
Job Description
■ POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a high-caliber, strategic, and commercially driven General Manager to steer our operations in Malaysia.
This is a critical succession-track role, carefully structured for an experienced leader to shadow our current Managing Director before fully transitioning into the MD position in 2027.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between our local production facilities, our corporate clients, and our Japanese parent group.
You will take full ownership of the subsidiary's Profit & Loss (P&L), drive aggressive sales growth, optimize manufacturing operations, and foster a high-performance culture across all departments.
■ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Leadership & Succession Transitionn
Shadow the outgoing Managing Director to absorb local operational nuances, corporate governance policies, and key stakeholder relationships before taking full helm in 2027.
Align local business objectives with the long-term vision, growth strategies, and corporate compliance standards established by the Japanese Parent Group.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Malaysian operations, regional offices, and international stakeholders.
2. Comprehensive P&L & Financial Management
Take ultimate accountability for the company’s P&L, working to maximize profitability, manage operational expenditures, and optimize resource allocation.
Formulate annual corporate budgets, financial forecasts, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans.
Implement strict cost-control measures across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics functions without compromising product quality.
3. Sales Leadership & Business Development
Drive the commercial sales strategy, identifying new market opportunities in emerging sectors like Electric Vehicles (EV), advanced medical devices, and high-end electronics.
Manage and expand relationships with tier-1 corporate clients, major electronics manufacturers, and key automotive supply chain partners.
Lead, mentor, and track the performance of the sales division to achieve aggressive revenue and margin targets.
4. Team Leadership & Operations Oversight
Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-functional team, including Production, Sales, Finance, HR, and Quality Assurance departments.
Collaborate closely with plant managers to oversee precision die-cutting, cleanroom operations, and supply chain efficiencies.
Nurture an organizational culture that balances high-precision engineering standards with strong employee engagement and retention.
Qualifications
Requirement
■ MUST REQUIREMENTS
・Japanese language proficiency, both in writing, reading and speaking (JLPT N1, N2 level)
・Minimum of 10–15 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management, General Manager, or high-level Business Unit Head role.
・Demonstrated success in managing a full company P&L, with clear evidence of driving profit growth, revenue generation, and cost optimization.
■ ADVANTAGES
・Proven track record within the Manufacturing Industry (experience in precision engineering, die-cutting, adhesive converting, or electronics/automotive supply chains is highly preferred).English Level
-
Other Language
Mandarin, English, Japanese
Additional Information
Benefit
・Basic Salary = RM 15,000 ~ RM 20,000
・Transport Allowance/Telephone Allowance : 200 ~ 400
・Petrol Card provided
・Medical Card provided
・Company Phone with SIM Card provided
・Medical Claim: RM 1,000/year
・Business Expenses all claimable
・Mileage: RM 0.70/km
・Entertainment Expenses
・Company Activities: Company Dinner
・Performance Bonus: Previously 2 MonthsWorking Hour
0900 ~ 1700
Holiday
Sat, Sun, PH
Job Function
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