CLIENT ORGANIZATION

Our client is a global multi-industry manufacturing leader committed to operational excellence and execution. Operating in more than 20 countries with approximately 15,000 employees, it is a provider of Flow Technology, Test and Measurement, Thermal Equipment and Services, and Industrial Products and Services.

POSITION SUMMARY

1. As the Operation Director, you will lead the management of our Chengdu manufacturing while implementing key revenue growth as well as performance improvement initiatives for the China TPS business.
2. You will be accountable for all business processes such as:
1. Order fulfillment
2. Manufacturing capacity management; production control and logistics
3. Supply chain management
4. Procurement
5. Manufacturing engineering
6. Health and safety
7. Inventory management
8. Quality assurance and Sales & Marketing
3. Critical metrics for this position include:
1. capital investment management
2. Capacity management
3. Lead-time management
4. Delivery performance
5. Quality
6. Inventory management
7. Supply chain management
8. Sales achievement and market share improvement
4. This position is both strategic and operational in nature and will drive rapid, measurable, and sustained continuous improvement in our operations.
5. You will have a high degree of shop floor presence and intimate, hands-on involvement with critical operational issues.

JOB LOCATION

Chengdu

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Lead the management our Cheng Du manufacturing facilities.
2. Centralize and organize the Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
3. Define world-class quality and performance metrics, and align performance goals, measure and leadership drivers throughout the organization.
4. Redefine functional responsibilities of individuals and departments to align with company’s strategic growth and operational targets.
5. Generate and encourage a supportive team oriented environment.
6. Develop and empower all team members and stake holders, coaching, counseling and inspiring them to perform to world-class standards.
7. Work collaboratively across all functional units to optimize the running of our China operations for TPS Products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Outstanding results as leader in a high-performing manufacturing company.
2. 7-10+ years experience in operations leadership preferably with leading multi-national companies.
3. Bachelor degree required and MBA degree is preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to turnaround and lead an organization in best practices, including:
1. Problem identification and resolution
2. Manufacturing strategies including quality assurance
3. Strategic sourcing
4. Six Sigma
5. Lean
6. Value management
7. Capital/facility improvements
5. Outstanding continuous improvement skills to identify quantify and execute an operational excellence strategy.
6. A track record of delivering outstanding tangible results in a high performance matrix environment.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
8. A natural leader.
9. Manufacturing leadership in fabrication, machining and assembly environments.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Leads by example—drives team enthusiasm—inspires & energizes.
2. Builds strong teams and effective alliances to make things happen; drives for overall success not individual credit
3. Sets and achieves tough stretch goals; delivers outstanding measurable results
4. Intimate with the big picture and key details; anticipates barriers and resolves issues
5. Absolute personal integrity and credibility.
6. Passion for excellence in people, processes and products
7. Experienced & effective in a matrix management; gets things done collaboratively
8. Risk-taker who challenges conventional solutions – loves to win, hates to lose.
9. Creative, thinks out of the box; thinks strategically, executes impeccably;
10. Strong, clear, direct communication style

LANGUAGE SKILLS