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The General Manager will have full responsibility for the overall manufacturing operations and business performance, including Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability, of a razor barbed wire manufacturing factory in Myanmar.

The role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted factory production in line with Myanmar's current industrial, import/export, and construction market conditions. This includes managing challenges related to raw material imports and foreign exchange (FX), driving domestic B2B and project sales growth, and ensuring strict compliance with workplace safety standards and applicable laws and regulations.

1. Supply Chain, Imports & Raw Material Management

• Oversee the procurement and importation of raw materials, including hot-dipped galvanized steel coils, stainless steel strips, and core wire, from overseas markets such as China, Thailand, India, and Vietnam.

• Effectively manage Myanmar's import licensing procedures, customs clearance, port operations, foreign exchange (FX) arrangements, and banking transfer regulations to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials.

• Maintain proper inventory control and management of raw material steel coils, machinery spare parts, dies/blades, and finished goods across all warehouses.

2. Commercial, Sales & Distribution (Myanmar Market)

• Lead sales development and business expansion by targeting real estate developers, industrial zone factories, construction contractors, telecommunications and energy projects, large-scale agricultural farms, and wholesale building material distributors (e.g., Sawbwargyikone and Bayintnaung wholesale markets).

• Develop and manage dynamic pricing strategies to protect profit margins amid fluctuations in the Myanmar Kyat (MMK) exchange rate and global steel prices.

• Lead the expansion of distribution networks across Lower Myanmar (Yangon, Bago, Ayeyarwady, and Mawlamyine) and Upper Myanmar (Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Taunggyi, and Myitkyina).

3. Financial & P&L Accountability

• Manage annual operating budgets, cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditures (CapEx) in both Myanmar Kyat (MMK) and US Dollars (USD).

• Continuously monitor and control factory overhead costs, scrap rates, generator fuel expenses, and workforce productivity to optimize manufacturing costs and improve operational efficiency.

• Take full accountability for the overall financial performance and profitability of the business.

4. Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & Local Compliance

• Ensure the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including cut-resistant gloves, finger guards, safety shoes, and protective eyewear, to prevent injuries from sharp blades and materials.

• Strictly monitor and enforce machinery safety guards and workplace safety procedures.

• Ensure full compliance with Myanmar labour laws, Social Security Board (SSB) requirements, inspections conducted by the Factories and General Labour Laws Inspection Department (FGLLID), and regulations set by the relevant Industrial Zone Management Committees.

5. Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate departmental managers across Production, Sales, Accounting/Finance, HR/Admin, and Procurement.

• Establish and maintain a disciplined and productive working environment among factory workers and machine operators.

• Develop a strong culture of workplace safety, operational discipline, and high production efficiency across all shifts.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or relevant professional qualifications will be an advantage.

• Minimum 8–10 years of working experience in manufacturing, factory operations, or industrial management, with at least 5 years in a senior management or General Manager position.

• Proven experience in managing overall factory operations, including Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and HR/Admin functions.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality control, inventory management, and cost optimization.

• Extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly raw material sourcing, import procedures, customs clearance, and foreign exchange (FX) management.

• Proven track record in business development, B2B sales, distribution network expansion, and managing key accounts, preferably in the steel, metal, construction materials, or related manufacturing industries.

• Strong financial management skills, including P&L management, budgeting, cash flow management, working capital, and cost control.

• Good understanding of Myanmar's labour laws, factory regulations, occupational health and safety (HSE) standards, and relevant government compliance requirements.

• Strong leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams, develop departmental managers, and drive organizational performance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiar with ERP systems.

• Good command of English and Myanmar languages, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage operational challenges, and make effective business decisions in a dynamic market environment.