General Manager

Position Overview:

General Manager

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in the paints or chemical manufacturing sector, with a proven ability to drive operational excellence, business growth, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the entire factory operation, ensuring efficiency across production, quality, maintenance, purchasing, logistics, and manpower planning.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans aligned with corporate goals to drive growth and profitability.
• Oversee daily operations in line with compliance, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue and market share.
• Analyze industry trends, customer needs, and competitor performance to inform strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain key relationships with clients, distributors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Prepare and present detailed performance reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, environmental, labor, and industry-specific regulations.
• Monitor and control the factory’s overall P&L performance, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Foster a performance-driven, learning-focused, and ethical corporate culture.
• Coordinate corporate strategies and policies at the factory level to ensure alignment.
• Support audits, inspections, and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields; MBA or post-graduate degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the paints or chemical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of production technologies, raw materials, and supply chain in the paint/chemical sector.
• Demonstrated success in business growth, cost control, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• High proficiency in operational planning, financial acumen, and regulatory compliance.

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