General Director, Industrial Manufacturing
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- Vietnam
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full management of the mill (operational, financial, HR, procurement, sales operations).
- Lead and increase performance of the existing operation, including expansion planning.
- Support procurement in identifying and evaluating new Asian suppliers (raw materials, machinery).
- Lead strategic planning for the Vietnam operation, including scenario creation and future roadmap design.
- Collaborate closely with global business units and group functions.
- Own the full budgeting process, including forecasting.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
- Define operational KPIs with the local team; monitor performance and address deviations.
- Strengthen lean management practices in line with the group's systems.
- Oversee workforce planning, HR strategy, and people development.
- Manage relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders.
- Conduct market searches and preliminary supplier assessments in alignment with central procurement.
- University degree in engineering, technical, technology, or equivalent.
- Proven leadership experience in Asia, preferably with European or Western corporate exposure.
- Strong understanding of Asian markets and business culture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ambitious, empathetic, and collaborative leadership style.
- Structured, analytical thinker with a hands‑on approach.
- Strong technical understanding.
- A proactive networker with a drive for continuous learning.
- Highly performance-driven with strong business development interest.
- Strong negotiation skills with a customer- and quality-focused mindset.