Job Description
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APAC General Manager Defence | Marine | Engineering | Manufacturing Key Highlights n
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Executive leadership role with full responsibility for the APAC region.
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Lead operations across Australia and Taiwan.
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Drive strategic growth within the defence and marine sectors.
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Build sovereign manufacturing capability supporting critical naval programmes.
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Full P&L; responsibility with direct influence over regional strategy.
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Opportunity to shape and scale an established, profitable international business.
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Report directly to the President of a global marine division.
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Competitive executive salary, bonus and benefits package.
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Based in Adelaide, South Australia.
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The Opportunity n
Our client is a highly respected international engineering organisation operating within the defence and marine sectors. With an established reputation for delivering high-integrity engineered solutions into mission-critical applications, the business is entering an exciting phase of international growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
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As part of this growth, we are seeking an experienced APAC General Manager to lead operations across Australia and Taiwan while driving the next stage of regional expansion.
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This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an established business whilst developing current capabilities, strengthening regional partnerships and delivering long-term strategic growth across one of the world's fastest-growing defence markets.
The Role n
Reporting directly to the President of the Marine Division, you will have overall responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of the APAC business.
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You'll provide strategic leadership across multiple locations whilst ensuring operational excellence, financial performance and continued business growth.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Full P&L; responsibility for the APAC region.
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Leading operations across Australia and Taiwan.
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Developing and executing the regional growth strategy.
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Building sovereign manufacturing capability.
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Delivering multi-year localisation programmes.
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Developing regional supply chains and strategic partnerships.
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Supporting major defence and marine programmes.
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Driving operational excellence across manufacturing, engineering and service functions.
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Ensuring compliance with quality, export control and regulatory standards.
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Building, developing and leading high-performing regional teams.
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About You n
We're looking for an accomplished senior leader with a proven background in engineering, manufacturing or defence.
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You will have experience leading complex operations whilst delivering commercial growth across multiple sites or international regions.
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You'll likely bring experience in:
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General Management or Managing Director leadership.
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P&L; ownership.
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Engineering or manufacturing operations.
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Defence, marine, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
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Strategic business growth.
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Operational transformation.
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International leadership.
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Supply chain development.
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Stakeholder engagement at executive level.
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Building high-performing teams.
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Experience working with defence programmes, sovereign capability initiatives or localisation strategies would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer n
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Executive leadership opportunity.
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Significant autonomy and influence.
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International responsibilities.
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High-profile strategic role.
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Competitive executive salary.
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Performance-related bonus.
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Vehicle allowance.
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Executive benefits package.
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Relocation support where appropriate.
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Long-term career progression within a growing international organisation.
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Apply n
If you're an experienced engineering or defence leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a growing international business across the Asia-Pacific region, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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