Job description
Company Description:
Our client is a leading international consumer brand in lifestyle goods, renowned for its diverse range of eyewear accessories. They are currently seeking a Head of Manufacturing to oversee and enhance the performance of their manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards, promoting operational excellence through LEAN principles, and cultivating a high-performing team culture aligned with the company's values and behaviors. This Hong Kong-based role involves managing all manufacturing sites, including JV sites, and driving strategic initiatives for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Interested parties are encouraged to apply with your resume. Alternatively, please call Alvin Tang at 3901 8730 for a confidential discussion.
Our client is a leading international consumer brand in lifestyle goods, renowned for its diverse range of eyewear accessories. They are currently seeking a Head of Manufacturing to oversee and enhance the performance of their manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards, promoting operational excellence through LEAN principles, and cultivating a high-performing team culture aligned with the company's values and behaviors. This Hong Kong-based role involves managing all manufacturing sites, including JV sites, and driving strategic initiatives for cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure optimal performance across all manufacturing sites, adhering to 5S and LEAN manufacturing principles.
- Provide clear leadership, drive continuous improvement and innovation, and guide production and quality teams through significant change initiatives.
- Lead cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and delivery of high-quality products and services.
- Foster engagement and implement succession planning to build a high-performing team aligned with company values.
- Integrate sustainable practices across operations, focusing on waste reduction, recycling, and use of sustainable materials.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and ethical supply chain practices, promoting a culture of safety and sustainability.
- Represent Asia Pacific Manufacturing at forums, maintaining strong relationships across the supply chain and with JV partners.
- Manage relationships with JV partners to align with strategic plans, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
- Oversee the team responsible for processing product returns and credits, ensuring efficient and accurate handling to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Manage matrix support for the Hong Kong warehousing team to optimize operations.
- Establish and oversee the Asia Pacific Manufacturing budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost management.
- Collaborate with the Head of Warehousing, global product teams, demand planning teams, and finance to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related disciplines.
- Proven experience leading production and supply chain functions within a high-volume bespoke manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing multiple sites and countries within the Asia Pacific region.
- Deep understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Willingness to travel frequently as required.
- Strategic thinker focused on operational excellence and sustainable practices.
- Experience managing multiple projects and successfully implementing change.
- Experience in a high-volume optical or lifestyle accessories environment or a similar field is preferable.
- Proficient in English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin).
Interested parties are encouraged to apply with your resume. Alternatively, please call Alvin Tang at 3901 8730 for a confidential discussion.
