General Manager - Vietnam

UNICAT Technologies; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICAT Technologies is looking for a dynamic General Manager to oversee its ceramic business operations predominantly based in Vietnam, with regional travel. The role includes managing a strong team, ensuring compliance to policies and health standards, and driving efficiency and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess substantial management experience within the manufacturing sector and hold relevant qualifications such as a NEBOSH certificate along with a degree in a pertinent field.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in ceramics/refractory/superalloy sectors.
• Willingness to obtain NEBOSH Diploma within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a strong team.
• Drive compliance with divisional and group policies.
• Improve process efficiency and quality controls.
• Manage budgets and inventory planning.

Skills

Strong Management experience

Strong leadership skills

Strong IT and Systems Skills

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate

Degree in Business, Science or Engineering

Job description

Magma Group, is a leading Global Manufacturer of advanced refractory and insulation products. With roots dating back to the 1940s and officially formed in 2010 through a management buyout, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and innovation. Magma operates facilities in the UK (Wirral and Bolton) and Vietnam, offering a wide range of high-performance ceramic solutions, including cast, pressed, and vacuum-formed shapes for industries such as steel, glass, petrochemical, and foundry. Combining traditional materials with modern manufacturing techniques, Magma is committed to quality, efficiency, and technical excellence.

Position: General Manager

Location: The role is 80% based in Vietnam, 20% travelling regionally with periodical international visits for wider group meetings

Hours: Full-time

Job Overview

The General Manager will be responsible for managing the Ceramic business in Vietnam as directed by the Ceramic Divisional MD. They will be responsible for the smooth running of the business, ensuring that the business runs effectively and that business targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a strong team.
• Driving divisional and group policy compliance and KPI’s.
• Ensuring and developing a strong health and safety culture, whilst promoting a safety focused approach amongst the workforce.
• Maintaining and developing excellent customer satisfaction.
• Improving process efficiency.
• Ensuring excellent quality controls and improving quality standards.
• Ensuring that the facility is legally and environmentally compliant.
• Site cost effectiveness and profitability.
• Managing Budgets, forecasting and working with the divisional management team.
• Inventory planning, including monitoring stock levels and purchasing materials.
• Utilising existing Software systems for cost analysis and to drive efficiencies.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Working industry experience in the ceramics/refractory/superalloy remit sectors.
• Strong Management experience within Manufacturing.
• NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate with willingness to obtain Diploma within 12 months.
• Degree in Business, Science or Engineering.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong IT and Systems Skills and experience.
• In depth level of attention to detail.
• An understanding of Industrial markets (Aerospace and Glass).