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Job Location drjobs

Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

Position Scope and Requirements

Scope of Responsibilities:

1. Operations Management & Brand Quality

- Direct manufacturing operations in Ningbo and Hong Kong facilities ensuring

brand quality standards

- Oversee and manage relationships with three OEM factories in Guangdong

maintaining brand consistency

- Lead two teams (approximately 50 staff members)

- Guide General Managers of production sites in strategic direction

- Ensure all production outputs meet brand quality expectations

- Maintain and enhance brand reputation through manufacturing excellence

2. Strategic Development & Commercial Management

- Identify and develop new production facilities aligned with brand standards

- Evaluate and onboard new OEM partners who can meet brand requirements

- Support production expansion initiatives into Southeast Asia when required

- Develop and maintain direct relationships with professional customers

- Guide production sites in their direct customer development

- Collaborate with sales offices while managing direct factory-customer

relationships

- Balance production capacity between sales office demands and direct customers

- Uphold brand positioning through production quality and service excellence

3. Technical Leadership

- Participate in product development teams

- Oversee standardization of production flows across facilities

- Lead implementation of digital platform integration

- Manage tooling standardization (molds and casting lines)

- Support production process improvements

- Ensure all technical innovations enhance brand value

4. Safety and Facility Management

- Oversee group-wide safety management systems

- Manage facility maintenance and improvements

- Ensure regulatory compliance across all operations

- Maintain facility standards that reflect brand image

5. R&D Collaboration

- Work with Associate Technical Director on university research partnership

- Support ongoing 5-year R&D projects

- Bridge operational requirements with research initiatives

- Drive innovation that strengthens brand leadership

6. Energy and Sustainability Leadership

- Direct groups energy strategy through dedicated energy manager

- Drive energy efficiency initiatives across facilities

- Key contributor to groups ESG strategy development and implementation

- Support sustainability reporting and compliance

- Identify and implement clean energy opportunities

- Enhance brand value through sustainability achievements

Required Competencies:

1. Technical & Operational

- Proven knowledge of metal manufacturing processes production systems and

quality management

- Experience with production automation digitalization and innovative solutions

implementation

- Strong understanding of tooling standards and process improvements

- Demonstrated ability in managing multiple production sites and OEM

relationships

- Experience in implementing quality management systems and technical

innovations

2. Management & Leadership

- Multicultural operations management experience with proven team leadership

skills

- Strong track record in managing relationships with Chinese government

authorities and stakeholders

- Ability to coordinate and guide multiple site operations and General Managers

- Experience in developing and maintaining professional networks in

manufacturing industry

- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams across

cultures

3. Personal Attributes

- High energy level with innovation mindset and willingness to embrace change

- Strong adaptability and resilience in multicultural environments

- Self-motivated with proven ability to drive initiatives independently

- Excellent problem-solving skills with practical approach to challenges

- Open-minded and receptive to new ideas and approaches

4. Strategic & Commercial

- Proven experience in business development and customer relationship

management

- Strong understanding of metal industry dynamics and market requirements

- Demonstrated ability in balancing technical excellence with commercial

objectives

- Track record in maintaining brand value through quality and service excellence

- Experience in sustainability initiatives and ESG principles implementation


Required Experience:

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Employment Type

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