Full Time Managing Director (Food Manufacturing - Distribution) Jobs, in Manpower Malaysia Selangor - Maukerja

Managing Director (Food Manufacturing & Distribution)

Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor

Salary: Up to RM30,000 per month (inclusive of allowances)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

An established food industry player is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead overall business performance, drive strategic growth, and strengthen operational excellence. This role is ideal for a commercially minded leader with a proven track record of managing P&L, scaling businesses, and leading organizational transformation within the food manufacturing, food processing, food distribution, seafood, protein, or FMCG sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to drive sustainable business growth and profitability.
• Take full ownership of P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and cost management.
• Identify and execute business expansion opportunities, including new markets, customers, and revenue streams.
• Lead and optimize both commercial and operational functions to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Drive organizational transformation, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, and key stakeholders.
• Develop high-performing teams through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy, operational capabilities, and market demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience, including at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership position.
• Proven experience managing a sizeable business with full P&L accountability.
• Strong background in food manufacturing, food processing, food distribution, seafood, protein, or FMCG industries.
• Demonstrated success in business growth, transformation, turnaround, or expansion initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales, business development, and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on operational leadership experience with the ability to drive execution and results.
• Experience working with regional stakeholders, multinational customers, or business partners is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Japanese business culture or experience working with Japanese stakeholders will be an added advantage.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead a growing and established business with significant expansion potential.
• Take on a true leadership role with end-to-end business responsibility.
• Drive strategic initiatives and make a direct impact on business performance.
• Attractive remuneration package and long-term career growth opportunity.