General Manager – Garment Manufacturing Plant

About the role

Portwest is seeking a General Manager to lead its garment manufacturing facility in Myanmar. Reporting to the Production Manager for Asia, you will be responsible for the overall performance, safety, quality and continuous improvement of a plant employing up to 1,600 staff during peak periods.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all factory operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost targets.
• Manage a workforce of 1,100–1,600 employees, overseeing recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen and other continuous‑improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and capacity utilisation.
• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Own budget performance, ensuring effective cost control and resource utilisation.
• Plan capacity and workforce to handle seasonal demand fluctuations and future growth.
• Coach and develop the factory leadership team, building organisational capability.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Operational Management, Manufacturing Management, Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• 5–10 years of senior leadership experience in garment manufacturing, managing 1,000+ employees.
• Proven record of improving operational efficiency, productivity, quality and overall factory performance.
• Strong knowledge of garment production planning, industrial engineering, quality management, workforce planning, compliance and supply‑chain coordination.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen methodology
• Operational Excellence
• Industrial Engineering principles