Plant General Manager（工厂总经理）

Location

Langfang, Hebei, China

Reporting To

APAC General Manager

Industry experience is not a key selection criterion. Mature manufacturing leadership experience is the priority.

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturing company with over 20 years of operations in China and manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Asia.

The China site serves as a key manufacturing hub for the Asia Pacific region, supplying products to both direct customers and distribution channels across Greater China, Japan and other international markets.

The company is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement and sustainable growth, providing a collaborative and empowering working environment.

Position Summary

The Plant General Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the manufacturing site, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost and people development.

This role will serve as the operational leader of the facility, driving business performance while building a high-performing and engaged organization.

The successful candidate will combine strong operational expertise with mature leadership capability and a hands-on management style.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead all manufacturing operations and ensure stable plant performance
• Deliver production, quality and customer service targets
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure efficient utilization of equipment, labor and resources

Cost & Performance Management

• Manage plant financial performance and operating budgets
• Drive productivity improvement and cost optimization programs
• Improve manufacturing efficiency and operational KPIs

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong EHS culture across the site
• Drive quality improvement and risk management initiatives

Organization & Talent Development

• Lead and develop a manufacturing organization of approximately 200 employees
• Build leadership capability within the management team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

Strategic Execution

• Translate business objectives into operational plans
• Support long-term site development and capability building
• Partner with regional leadership on growth and transformation initiatives

Qualifications

Experience

• Proven experience as Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Site Leader, Operations Director or equivalent
• Strong manufacturing leadership experience within multinational companies
• Experience managing large manufacturing teams (100+ employees preferred)
• Demonstrated success in driving operational improvement and organizational performance

Skills

• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent operational, quality and cost management capability
• Strategic mindset with strong execution ability
• Data-driven decision-making approach
• Fluent English communication skills

Preferred Background

Open to candidates from a broad range of manufacturing industries, including:

• Packaging
• Consumer Goods
• Food & Beverage
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Building Materials
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Automotive Components
• Process Industries

Industry experience is less important than mature manufacturing leadership capability.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• High ownership and accountability
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Open and direct communication style
• Authentic and trustworthy leadership
• Hands-on management approach
• Passion for manufacturing and people development
• Ability to build strong teams and drive performance through others

Compensation

Competitive package including:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Relocation support (where applicable)
• Long-term career development opportunities within a multinational environment