Managing D

MANAGING DIRECTOR (MANUFACTURING COMPANY)

• Define, develop, and implement the company’s vision, strategy, and long-term business plans
• Develop and execute robust sales and marketing strategies to achieve ambitious revenue and market-share objectives; build and maintain strong relationships with key customers
• Lead the annual business planning, budgeting, and performance review processes
• Oversee all manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, and facilities management
• Ensure achievement of production targets in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and safety (CQDS)
• Assume full responsibility for profitability, cost control, cash flow, and overall financial performance, supported by a strong commercial and market-driven mindset
• Monitor and analyze KPIs, financial reports, and operational performance metrics, ensuring timely corrective actions
• Lead, mentor, and develop the senior management team, fostering accountability and leadership excellence
• Build and sustain a performance-driven, continuous improvement culture
• Ensure effective workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning

• Either a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or Engineering, Manufacturing
• At least 5–8 years in a senior leadership role (MD, GM, Plant Manager, Operations Manager)
• Strong networking capability and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and ability to work across functions
• Proven track record in sales leadership and/or manufacturing operations management
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and execution-focused leadership style
• Solid financial and commercial acumen