A Well-known publicly listed company
As the Operations Director, you will take full responsibility for the overall operational management of the designated manufacturing site, overseeing key functional departments including Production, Planning, Material Control, Procurement, and Warehouse & Logistics. Your primary mission is to ensure an efficient, stable, and continuously optimized production and operations system, guaranteeing on-time, high‑quality, and cost‑effective order fulfillment. You will also focus on strengthening team capabilities and enhancing management systems to support the company’s strategic and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
• Production & Operations Management
Take full charge of all production and operational activities at the manufacturing site, ensuring the achievement of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) targets.
Optimize production layout and process flows to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production line balancing.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other advanced management methodologies to eliminate waste, enhance productivity, and improve shop‑floor management.
• Planning & Supply Chain Coordination
Lead the development and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ensuring strong alignment between production plans, sales demand, and procurement.
Manage procurement strategies and execution, optimize the supplier system, control purchasing costs, and ensure timely and high‑quality material supply.
Establish an effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) mechanism to improve responsiveness to market demand fluctuations.
• Warehouse, Logistics & Material Control
Oversee the planning and management of warehouse and logistics operations, optimizing inventory structure and improving warehousing efficiency and logistics accuracy.
Implement effective material control strategies to reduce Work‑in‑Process (WIP) and finished goods inventory, increasing inventory turnover.
• Team Development & System Enhancement
Lead organizational development, talent cultivation, performance evaluation, and incentive programs for the operations team, building a high‑performance and highly capable operations management organization.
Establish, refine, and standardize operational management systems, processes, and work standards to drive systematic and standardized operations.
• Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
Develop and manage the operations budget, analyze manufacturing cost structures, and drive cost‑reduction and efficiency‑improvement initiatives.
Lead continuous improvement projects related to operations, promoting technological and managerial innovation to enhance overall operational competitiveness.
Qualifications
• Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited university, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Business Administration, or related fields.
Minimum of 8 years of operations management experience in mid‑to‑large manufacturing enterprises, including at least 3 years in senior management roles such as Operations Director within non‑standard automation equipment, intelligent equipment, precision manufacturing, or similar high‑mix, low‑volume discrete manufacturing industries.
Proven experience in building or restructuring production and operations systems from the ground up.
• Knowledge & Skills
In‑depth understanding of the production characteristics, manufacturing processes, supply chain models, and key control points of non‑standard automation equipment.
Strong command of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, Six Sigma, and other modern manufacturing management concepts and tools, with demonstrated implementation capability.
Solid hands‑on experience in Production Planning & Material Control (PMC), and proficiency in ERP/MES system application and optimization.
Extensive experience in supplier management, cost control, and quality management.
• Competencies
Exceptional strategic planning, coordination, and decision‑making abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
Strong leadership, team‑building, and cross‑functional communication skills.
Strong results orientation, problem‑solving mindset, and continuous improvement drive.
Excellent data analysis and logical thinking capabilities.
