General Manager, Asia Operations

Join Rapid Aid as Our
General Manager, Asia Operations
Role Location: Vietnam (Primary) with frequent travel to China
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: Competitive Compensation Package + Performance Bonus + Relocation Support
About Rapid Aid:
Rapid Aid is a global manufacturer of innovative hot and cold therapy solutions with retail distribution across North America, Europe, and international markets. Our trusted healthcare products are found in mass, pharmacy, grocery, value, and dollar retailers and span first aid, pain relief, mom & baby, and children's wellness categories. With fully owned manufacturing operations in North America and Asia, Rapid Aid is committed to operational excellence, innovation, quality, and building a world-class global supply chain.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager, Asia Operations is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Rapid Aid's manufacturing operations in Vietnam and China. This executive leadership position carries full P&L accountability and is instrumental in driving operational excellence, supply chain performance, quality, profitability, and long-term growth across our Asian manufacturing platform. Serving as the critical link between global leadership and local operations, you will translate corporate strategy into operational excellence while building a high-performing, collaborative culture.
How You Will Make an Impact:
You will be a strategic, hands-on leader who takes ownership of:
Developing and executing operational strategies aligned with Rapid Aid's global business objectives.
Owning full P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, cost control, and profitability improvement.
Leading all manufacturing, supply chain, quality, EHS, administration, and operational functions across Vietnam and China.
Driving Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, productivity, waste reduction, and operational excellence initiatives. • Ensuring production, quality, delivery, safety, and cost targets are consistently achieved.
Building an integrated sourcing strategy across China and Vietnam while strengthening supplier relationships and supply chain resilience.
Leading and developing multicultural leadership teams through coaching, succession planning, accountability, and performance management.
Ensuring compliance with local labour, environmental, customs, trade, and regulatory requirements while mitigating operational risk.
Acting as the primary liaison between Asian operations and global leadership through KPI reporting, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Driving the integration of best practices across the Vietnam and China operations to standardize processes and improve operational performance.
Serving as the legal representative for the Vietnam and China entities, ensuring compliance with local regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
Leading international sourcing, trade, and supply chain initiatives to strengthen operational resilience and support global business objectives. Join Rapid Aid as Our General Manager, Asia Operations
Championing a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
What You Bring to the Role:
We are looking for an accomplished manufacturing executive with:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience leading multinational manufacturing operations, ideally within medical devices, healthcare products, consumer packaged goods, food packaging, or similar regulated industries.
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing operations across Asia with a strong understanding of local business practices and regulatory environments.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasting, and capital investment.
Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence.
Experience leading large, multicultural teams and developing high-performing leaders.
Strong knowledge of supply chain management, sourcing, procurement, logistics, and ISO-based quality systems.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and change management skills.
Fluency in English required
What We Bring to the Table
Along with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and performance bonus potential, we provide the opportunity to:
Embark on a unique international leadership opportunity while living and working in one of the world's fastest-growing manufacturing regions.
Lead the transformation of two strategically important manufacturing facilities across Asia.
Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing global healthcare manufacturer.
Partner directly with the Global Executive Team on strategic initiatives.
Drive operational excellence while building world-class teams and manufacturing capabilities.
Enjoy the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on a privately owned, entrepreneurial organization.
At Rapid Aid, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of our global manufacturing strategy while working alongside an experienced executive leadership team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make a global impact while embracing an exciting international opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, should you have any questions about the role, please feel free to email at [protected info]