General Manager Technical

A General Manager – Technical Manufacturing is a senior executive responsible for leading all manufacturing operations, engineering, technical maintenance, quality systems, and technology integration within a manufacturing organization. They bridge the gap between business strategy, technical execution, and operational performance.

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​Job Description: General Manager – Technical Manufacturing​Job Title: General Manager – Technical Manufacturing

Department: Manufacturing / Operations

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Vice President of Manufacturing / Managing Director

Location: [City, Country / On-site]

Job Type: Full-time

​Job Summary​The General Manager – Technical Manufacturing is responsible for providing strategic leadership and daily oversight for the company’s manufacturing operations, engineering teams, plant infrastructure, and technical strategy. The ideal candidate will combine deep engineering/technical expertise with strong business acumen to drive operational efficiency, product quality, safety, process optimization, and technology modernizations (such as Industry 4.0 and automation).

• ​Key Responsibilities​1. Operations & Technical Leadership​Lead end-to-end plant manufacturing operations, ensuring delivery against production schedules, volume targets, budget parameters, and quality standards.
• ​Direct maintenance, process engineering, facilities management, and tooling development teams to maintain maximum equipment effectiveness (OEE) and minimize downtime.
• ​Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) across process engineering and plant layouts.
• ​2. Technology & Automation Strategy​Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, automation, and digital factory systems (IoT / Smart Manufacturing).
• ​Oversee Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, from technological evaluation and budgeting to equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• ​Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to manage new product introduction (NPI) and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) transitions into full-scale production.
• ​3. Quality, Compliance & EH&S​Ensure compliance with international manufacturing standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, or GMP, depending on industry).
• ​Champion Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies to maintain zero-harm workplace environments and fulfill regional regulatory requirements.
• ​Establish robust quality control mechanisms (SPC, FMEA, root-cause analysis) to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• ​4. Financial Management & Resource Planning​Develop and manage annual operational budgets, technical department OPEX, and capital investment plans.
• ​Optimize resource allocation, raw material inventory utilization, and supply chain logistics in coordination with procurement and materials management teams.
• ​Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap rate, labor yield, lead times, and cost per unit.
• ​5. Team Leadership & Talent Development​Build, mentor, and direct a multidisciplinary team of plant managers, technical engineers, maintenance staff, and production leaders.
• ​Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability.
• ​Establish training and upskilling programs to prepare workforce capabilities for advanced technical equipment.
• ​Required Qualifications & Experience​Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.
• ​Experience:​12–15+ years of total experience in high-volume, technical, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• ​5+ years in a senior executive management or plant manager role overseeing engineering, technical operations, and P&L/budgeting.
• ​Technical Expertise:​Proven track record in automated production lines, heavy equipment maintenance, PLC systems, and equipment commissioning.
• ​Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Six Sigma (Black Belt certification preferred), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• ​Experience managing large-scale CAPEX programs and technical modernization projects.