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Follow the Link to Apply: ********************************************************************************************** Jordan Manufacturing Company has been creating innovative outdoor products and providing exceptional customer service for over 45 years , and our success starts with our team. As a growing family-owned and -operated business, we welcome employees of diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us. Jordan Manufacturing supports our team by recognizing achievement and promoting from within, ensuring a work-life balance, collaborating to achieve excellence, operating with integrity and prioritizing safety every day. Giving back to the community and to our team are also a tradition at Jordan Manufacturing. We hold annual food drives and support local charities, and celebrate our employees with appreciation lunches, achievement awards, core value awards and holiday gift baskets each year. Why should you join the Jordan Manufacturing family? We truly value every member of our team and strive to live and work by our core values: · Celebrate: Recognize our achievements, learn from our mistakes · Healthy Balance: When your life works, your work works. · Always Collaborate: Teamwork makes the dream work. · Integrity: Doing what is right, not necessarily what is easy · Safety: It's everyone's responsibility · Excellence: It's not a skill, it's an attitude Jordan Manufacturing is seeking an experienced and visionary Vietnam General Manager to lead our Long An operations and drive strategic growth in alignment with our global objectives. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who excels in manufacturing, commercialization, and supply chain management, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and excellence. The GM will oversee daily operations, financial performance, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while strengthening relationships with local partners and integrating global standards with local practices. If you thrive in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment and are passionate about operational excellence and innovation, we invite you to join our growing family-owned company and help shape our future success in Vietnam. Job Title: Vietnam General Manager Job Purpose: The Vietnam General Manager key responsibilities include setting company goals, monitoring budgets, developing and overseeing productivity goals, ensuring legal compliance, leading global cross-functional efforts, fostering a productive work environment, and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, all while adapting global strategies to meet local regulations and company growth plans. Reports To: Chief Operations Officer Location: On-site at facility in Long An, Vietnam Department : Supply Chain Classification : Full-time, Exempt, Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Developing a strategic framework with U.S. executive leadership and implementing the company's overall strategy for Vietnam, aligning it with global objectives. Spearheading strategic growth, driving commercial success, and ensuring operational excellence within a consumer centric and customer service-oriented framework. The ability to collaboratively develop and implement long-term strategic plans and adapt to diverse market changes. Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, decision-making, and the ability to motivate teams. Financial Management: Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budget control, and profitability improvement. Overseeing budgets, managing costs, monitoring financial performance, and driving profitability. Lead cost-saving initiatives to improve margins without compromising product quality. Operational Oversight: Managing day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality control, and cost-effectiveness across all departments. Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles, automation strategies, and culture of process improvements. Manage plant capacity planning, capital planning, and proactively address production constraints. Manage workforce and training programs to pace with seasonal volume fluctuations. Team and Talent Management: Leading, mentoring, and developing local teams, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring proper training. Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, teamwork, and professional growth. Stakeholder Relations and Cultural Adaptation: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, local authorities, and community partners. Integrating global corporate culture with local Vietnamese practices and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and potentially Vietnamese, with the ability to engage diverse groups. Innovation and Change Management: Driving innovation, leading change initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the local operation. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Enforce strict quality control processes to meet customer and regulatory requirements. Oversee work with the Product Development and technical teams to enhance product quality and consistency Maintenance & Facility Management: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all machinery and infrastructure. Ensure optimal functioning of equipment to minimize downtime. Maintain a safe and compliant work environment with proper facility upkeep and hazard control. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring all business activities comply with local Vietnamese laws, regulations, and international standards. Ensure compliance with local labor laws, safety regulations, ethical sourcing, and environmental standards. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience Experience 10+ years of proven leadership experience in commercialization, manufacturing, and global supply chain operations. Experience preferred in global commercialization of diversified business models. Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and P&L management. Proven track record in plant management, production planning, and workforce leadership. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization. Experience in equipment maintenance, facility operations, and production automation. Good decision-making, planning, organizational coordination and execution capabilities. Familiarity with international compliance standards (BSCI, WRAP, ISO, etc.). Experience preferred with U.S. retail compliance requirements including, but not limited to, SMETA, GRS certification, OTIF standards, and brand packaging compliance standards. Excellent communication skills in English and Vietnamese. Proficiency in ERP/MES systems, production tracking, and data-driven decision-making. Benefits Jordan Manufacturing offers an excellent work environment and benefits for full-time employees, including: Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Bereavement Leave Military and Jury Duty Leave 401k Health Insurance Vision & Dental Insurance HSA and FSA Options Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Working Conditions Environment Position is located in Long An, Vietnam. Essential physical requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to walk plant floor and stand for lengthy periods on plant floor. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. As part of the hiring process, Jordan Manufacturing may conduct a background check and pre-employment drug screen with an applicant's signed consent. The background check may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, or other information, as permitted by law. Results of any pre-employment check will be considered as part of the hiring process, but may not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment. Third-party services may be hired to perform these checks. All offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.