General Manager

About the Company

FOZ One is a company dedicated to transforming ideas into life, empowering businesses worldwide. We offer state-of-the-art facilities at our vibrant HQ, featuring a rooftop commune, gym, and innovative spaces designed for collaboration and wellness. Join us to be part of FOZ One's branding transformation and immersive digital experiences, and thrive in a dynamic environment that values learning, growth, and cutting-edge innovation.

Industry: Home Appliances, Box Build Assembly

About the Role

The General Manager / Assistant General Manager is responsible to ensure that day to day business operations run smoothly. He/She will need to assist in the overall development, performance and maintenance of the organisation's activities to obtain the maximum efficiency, quality, service and profitability for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations Management

· Oversee end-to-end production processes, ensuring smooth operations in box build assembly.

· Develop and implement production schedules, optimizing resources to meet customer demand and minimize downtime.

· Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and safety regulations.

· Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.

· Assist in managing the organisation ensuring high quality business activities with maximum quality, service and profitability for the organisation.

· Ensuring that the team understands that the organisation's profits and achievements are reflected in all its operations and activities, including relationships and risk management.

· Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

1. Quality & Process Improvement

· Establish and enforce quality control standards to maintain high product quality and reliability.

· Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve quality issues.

· Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement best practices and process improvements.

1. Supply Chain & Inventory Management

· Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely material availability.

· Optimize inventory levels to reduce costs while maintaining production flow.

· Establish relationships with suppliers to improve material quality and cost efficiency.

1. Team Leadership & Development

· Lead, train, and mentor production teams to enhance skill development and performance.

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.

· Conduct performance evaluations and set objectives to align team goals with company strategy.

1. Customer & Stakeholder Management

· Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensure on-time delivery.

· Liaise with cross-functional departments, including Engineering, Quality, and Sales, to support business objectives.

· Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality and timely response to issues.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

· Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with expertise in box build assembly.

· Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.

· Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

· Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

· Ability in process and management and customer/supplier relationship management.

Preferred Skills

· Experience in automotive, electronics, or industrial manufacturing industries.

· Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems.

· Familiarity with automation and Industry 4.0 practices.