General Manager

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About Us
Daifuku Oceania is the industry leader in Intralogistics (warehousing and distribution) and Airport (Baggage Handling) systems Globally. We have offices in Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia with our parent company based in Japan.

This is a General Manager role based in Malaysia, reporting to the EGM Operations, Supply Chain and Quality Operations based in Australia.

You will be providing administrative leadership support in a matrix type organisation to our Engineering, People and Culture, Procurement, Finance, IT,
Project Management and Customer Support teams in Kuala Lumpur and the assembly and quality team in Nilai.

We seek an energetic, passionate and results driven leader to manage operational activities in a proactive manner, delivering business operations outcomes for Malaysia. You will use your P&L and financial management skills, continuously support manufacturing improvement and processes and deliver operational excellence that inspire the team to excellence.

About the role
As the General Manager you will have up to 6 direct reports and report to the Executive General Manager Operations, Supply Chain and Quality based in Australia. You will play a pivotal role in our success, overseeing and managing our team of professionals and all aspects of production, quality control, efficiency and safety operations at both our Nilai manufacturing/assembly factory and at our Kuala Lumpur office. Your ability to collaborate effectively with managers, customers, suppliers and stakeholders will be key to your success in this position.

This position offers you the opportunity to:

• Be part of the senior leadership, building relationships, supporting improvement and consulting on policies
• Ensure compliance with local company and statutory requirements, align team performance with the local and global strategies and initiatives.
• Manage Profit and Loss targets against budgets and implement improvements
• Prepare annual budgets in line with company objectives
• Lead a matrix type organisation with administrative leadership to our teams
• Deliver on all design, project and other professional functions produced in Malaysia working cross functional through discipline leads to consistently deliver high quality, timely delivery
• Act as the chief spokesperson and subject matter expert for operations in Daifuku Oceania in Malaysia
• Liaise closely with the technology and product design teams in Japan, leveraging knowledge and experience to build capabilities and synergies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to produce reports for Executives to ensure timely deliverables
• Build effective relationships between operations, technology and corporate divisions
• Champion safe working practices for self and others in accordance with the health and safety policies and procedures
• Model effective communication and champion the provision of constructive feedback
• Coach, mentor, develop the team and disseminate best practice
• Oversee the Nilai production facility, improve efficiency and quality
• Manage execution and delivery of cross-functional product development projects
• Develop and implement quality control processes and systems to continuously monitor and improve product quality

About you
You drive for success, are enthusiastic and courageous, you pursue everything with energy and logical communication skills and are able to clearly and confidently communicate at all levels.
You also have:

• A related technical engineering qualification at tertiary level
• Proven senior operations and management experience with operations, manufacturing, project and engineering
• In-depth knowledge of sales, production, engineering, supply chain, procurement, finances, project Management in an operational management environment.
• Experience or exposure in the design and construction of mechanical and/or electrical/controls systems
• Previous experience or skills working in project scheduling packages such as Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar
• Fluent communicator with experience presenting information, written and spoken in both English and Malay at senior level
• Management style promotes an attitude of valuing customers and respecting team members
• Guides, develops and mentors team members to generate performance consistent with organisational goals and values
• A natural and inspirational leader who inspires dedication, commitment and enthusiasm in others
• Achieve business goals and workplace efficiency by providing clear expectations and direction

For You
Become part of our motivated and established team in Kuala Lumpur, take on this opportunity to further grow and develop within a growing industry.
Team Benefits

• 15 days of annual leave, 14 days of sick leave and 16 public holidays
• Cashless comprehensive medical coverage – Outpatient
• Group Hospitalization Insurance
• Festive seasons & monthly birthday celebrations
• Smart Casual working attire
• A Friendly, supportive and dynamic team
• Multiple locations across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and Japan.
• Peer to Peer recognition and Rewards Program

About Daifuku Oceania
Daifuku Oceania is a subsidiary of Daifuku Co. Ltd. a global business with over 13,000+ individuals worldwide, delivering material handling automation, self-service technology, and intralogistics solutions to our partners worldwide.

We are proud of our reputation as leaders within the aviation and logistics sectors, highly regarded for our technology and digital innovation.
Daifuku Oceania was founded in 1993 in New Zealand and is the global leader in material handling solutions driven by our vision and, most certainly, the exceptional people we employ.

Daifuku Oceania has offices in New Zealand, Australia, and Malaysia, employing 500+ dedicated team members to provide our clients end-to-end solutions and customer care globally.
Our Company Values

• Think Safe - Act Safe - Home Safe
• Outstanding service and value to customers (internal & external)
• Respect and trust for each other.
• To look beyond the obvious - creativity, innovation and continuous improvement
• Having fun

Make Daifuku Your future – Apply now!
If you're looking to be valued for your expertise and grow your career in a global company offering world-class opportunities, apply now.

Please note we aim to review applications as they are received - therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.