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Head of Plants (China)

Job No: 3200      |       Advertised on: 2025-06-05      |       CIC: Christina Tin      |       Reg. No: R1103418
Job Location(s): Others

  JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is actively searching for a Head of Plants (China) to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

The responsibilities of this role are:

• To fulfil customers’ orders and demand consistently per the committed lead time, Billing and OTD (On time Delivery)
• Drive operation excellence to be better, faster and cheaper operations performance
• Ensure applicable compliance with legal regulations and meet EHS standards and requirements
• Achieve budgeted Operations and financial performance target of the operation units (respective site)
• Define priorities, focus and strategies for Quality and Operations (i.e. Digitalization, Technology strategies, NPI…)
• Implement the company’s Production System and achieve Basics, Advance and Expert maturity level respectively
• Develops strong next line leaders, create Lean culture of continuous improvement and establish effective team with strong methodological approach and capabilities (i.e. 6-sigma, Core tools/VDA, etc…)
• Performance Management - Define, implement, execute and maintain KPI and deploy down to respective levels at. Ensure linkages of KPIs.
• Establish sustainable structure - Review, steer and provide resource support team success to deliver bottom line results. Ensure transparency and proper flow of information.
• As Member of SCM Management Committee; Instrumental in defining & executing SCM strategies. Moderate among functions to ensure close collaborations and achieve cross functional efficiency.
• Jointly works with KPU, PDG, and peer functions to implement and ramp new products introduction
• Drive strategic program and long term plan for operations (i.e. Industrial footprint, long term COGS roadmap, industry benchmarking)
• Implement and operationalize S&OP process
• Role model the company’s POWER value and Quality principles
• Jointly work with i manufacturing and procurement to implement outsourcing strategies
• Order fulfillment (Billing) within committed lead time (OTD)
• Planning and Inventory (DIO, Value, Outstanding PO…)
• Efficiency improvement (labor productivity or MPE)
• Drive profitability through COGS reduction and COGS/unit ($/hr) improvement (Saving & COGS/unit)
• Ramp up new product and new technology (NPD and NPI)
• Define production technology and production site strategy
• Accountable as site business owner to ensure business strategies and plans are executed and well developed
• Ensure Site priorities are executed (Site KPIs)
• Implement & sustain the company’s processes
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration
• Monitor and facilitate effective team at site
• Strategy to supply chain, Forecast to operational plan, Plan to finished goods, Finished goods to order fulfillment (supply chain), Procurement & supplier collaboration, Facility & Maintenance, Audit & Quality management, S&OP processes, NPD process, PLM process

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 10+ years of experience in plant management, with a proven track record in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, production optimization, and supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of local regulations, labor laws, and environmental standards in China.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in both Mandarin and English (spoken and written).
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in leading operations within a multinational corporate structure.
  • Strong financial and operational acumen, with a focus on cost optimization and performance improvement.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive alignment with corporate goals.
  • This position plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the company’s growth objectives in China and beyond.

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  SALARY

Negotiable

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