Manufacturing GM

General Manager Europe

About the job

About the Company

New Materials Product Company is a leading player in the power equipment manufacturing industry, with a mission to innovate and deliver high-quality products. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence.

Manufacturing Sites: SEA (largest production base), Europe, North American

About the Role

The CEO will be responsible for leading the companys strategic direction, overseeing global manufacturing operations, and driving business growth through effective management of resources and talent.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Business (P&L)
• Develop and execute the 3-year rolling strategy and annual business plan (revenue, margin, cash flow, capacity, delivery).
• Lead S&OP and capex decision-making to ensure ROI from expansion, automation, and digitalization.

• Global Manufacturing & Lean System
• Oversee three manufacturing sites with a unified Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement system.
• Drive OEE improvement, cost reduction, and COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) minimization.
• Advance automation and digitalization (MES/APS/QMS) to establish built-in quality and traceability

• Supply Chain & Cost Competitiveness
• Establish global sourcing and localized supply strategies to optimize PPV, inventory turns, and cash-to-cash cycle.
• Manage supply risk and compliance, including multi-sourcing of key raw materials/components, tariffs, certifications, and environmental regulations.

• Products & Delivery
• Set end-to-end delivery strategies (forecasting capacity planning quality shipment) and ensure OTIF 95%.
• Define per-product quality and cost targets (unit cost, scrap, rework, yield) and close gaps through monthly reviews.
• Collaborate with the CTO to industrialize new processes/materials and drive cost-down initiatives (DTV/VA-VE).
• Govern large-scale project deliveries with milestone control, red/amber/green tracking, risk logs, and contingency planning to ensure on-time, in-full, quality-assured delivery.

• Organization & Culture
• Build a lean headquarters team in Singapore and strengthen local leadership in Vietnam, positioning it as the global benchmark base.
• Develop performance-driven culture and succession pipeline (plant GMs, operations, quality, planning, and procurement leaders).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in Engineering, Materials, Mechanical, or Electrical; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of manufacturing and plant management experience, with at least 5 years in multi-country/global manufacturing leadership.
• Proven track record in ABB, Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy or similar multinational power equipment companies, particularly in high-voltage components / power T&D equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in implementing Lean / Six Sigma systems with measurable profitability improvement.
• Must have managed manufacturing operations with annual product revenue exceeding USD 1 billion.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; strong familiarity with IEC/IEEE/EN/ASTM standards and global compliance.
• Fluent English; Chinese or European languages are a plus.
• Strong financial acumen and cross-cultural leadership capabilities, with the ability to thrive in a fast-scaling entrepreneurial environment.

Required Skills

• Leadership in manufacturing operations.
• Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Cross-cultural communication and leadership.

Preferred Skill

• Experience in high-voltage components manufacturing.
• Familiarity with international power equipment standards.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.