Managing Director

Location: Myeik, Myanmar
Working Arrangement: On-site, with occasional travel to Yangon
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: 12–15 years

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong background in operational management and business performance?

Our client is seeking a Managing Director to lead its fish meal manufacturing and seafood processing operations in Myanmar. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can oversee end-to-end business performance, drive operational excellence, strengthen raw material supply networks, and maintain high standards of quality and food safety.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will take ownership of the company's P&L, operational efficiency, supply continuity, and workforce performance. You will also play a key role in building strong relationships with fishermen, suppliers, and coastal communities to support a reliable raw material supply chain.

Why This Role?

Lead overall business performance: Take ownership of P&L and end-to-end manufacturing operations.
Drive operational excellence: Improve productivity, production yield, cost efficiency, and manufacturing standards.
Strengthen supply networks: Build strategic relationships with fishermen, suppliers, and coastal communities.
Lead a large workforce: Shape operational discipline and develop strong management capabilities across the organization.
Make a strategic impact: Play a key role in strengthening business performance within the marine and seafood processing industry.

What You’ll Do

Lead overall manufacturing operations, including fish meal production and seafood processing activities.
Take ownership of P&L performance, driving yield improvement, cost optimization, productivity, and waste reduction.
Implement manufacturing excellence practices, including process standardization, daily management routines, and performance monitoring.
Ensure plant reliability, maintenance discipline, and operational safety across manufacturing activities.
Establish and strengthen relationships with fishermen, suppliers, and coastal communities to secure a stable and quality raw material supply.
Develop structured sourcing models and manage supply volatility, seasonality, and raw material pricing risks.
Lead and develop a large operational workforce, establishing clear performance expectations and maintaining strong workforce discipline.
Strengthen line management capabilities and address performance issues effectively and fairly.
Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, hygiene, quality, and regulatory standards.
Strengthen quality assurance systems, audit readiness, and operational documentation.
Manage budgets, operating costs, margins, and working capital in line with business targets.
Lead Sales and Commercial teams to align production planning with market demand while maintaining operational efficiency.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning for the overall operation.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in operations or manufacturing leadership.
Strong industry exposure in food processing, marine products, aquaculture, or agri-commodities is highly preferred.
Proven experience managing large-scale, labor-intensive operations involving several hundred employees.
Strong understanding of raw-material-driven manufacturing environments, particularly those involving supply fluctuations and seasonal sourcing.
Demonstrated experience in P&L management, budgeting, cost control, and operational performance improvement.
Experience managing manufacturing processes, production efficiency, quality assurance, and food safety standards.
Proven ability to build and maintain supplier relationships, particularly within raw material sourcing networks.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large teams and establish a disciplined working environment.
Experience working in emerging markets or complex operational environments is strongly preferred.
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

About the Company

Our client is a manufacturing business operating in the fish meal production and seafood processing industry. With operations based in Myanmar, the company focuses on manufacturing efficiency, raw material sourcing, product quality, and maintaining strong relationships with local fishing communities and suppliers.

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