General Manager

The role is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the Rohde & Schwarz manufacturing plant in Johor, Malaysia. As a key member of the leadership team, he shall be responsible for driving operational excellence, achieving production targets, and maintaining high quality results in accordance with the Rohde & Schwarz global standards. He shall also inspire the leadership team to foster a positive and collaborative work environment and together lead continuous improvement programs toward building a sustainable manufacturing operation. Together, he shall help accelerate the plant's growth by transitioning production volume and building the organization to a workforce of several hundred employees.

Your tasks

• Oversee all manufacturing departments, including PCB Assembly, Testing, Final Device Assembly, Logistics, Quality Control, and Supply Chain Management. This includes capacity planning, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective/flexible processes for fluctuating market demand, and ensuring consistent product quality.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the plant, aligning with the overall global manufacturing strategy of Rohde & Schwarz. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, process optimization, and capacity expansion.
• Develop and manage the plant budget in line with the approved strategic roadmap. This includes machine investment planning and controlling all relevant plant expenses.
• Role-model Lean Manufacturing Principles (Rohde & Schwarz Production System) and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.
• Lead, manage, and develop employees and teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Malaysian laws and regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards, and adherence to company regulations to comply with European requirements.
• Ensure strong collaboration with other Rohde & Schwarz manufacturing facilities and build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. R&D, Engineering, Procurement) and external stakeholders.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial, or related field); having additional certificates/qualifications in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering Systems and Design, or Supply Chain Management would be seen favorably.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role within a complex, high-precision manufacturing environment, preferably in the electronics or technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing large teams, including experience leading other leaders.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies, and demonstrable experience in their implementation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Proficiency in Bahasa Melayu and/or German is a significant plus.
• Experience operating within a European or German company is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Malaysian labor laws and regulations, and experience navigating the local business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding RF technologies is advantageous.

Interested

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn or XING.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

• Flexible working hours within framework
• Attractive compensation
• Good work-life balance
• Career opportunities
• Health care
• Global network of technology experts
• High-tech company with excellent products