POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Manufacturing, APAC AP is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations across multiple business units with the APAC region, enabling a culture of maximum collaboration, maximum accountability.
Reporting directly to the APAC Chief Supply Chain Officer, this role is crucial to drive operational excellence, ensuring high-quality standards and maximizing productivity while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Leadership: Lead and manage manufacturing operations across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to best practices, optimizing workflows, and driving operational excellence.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee robust quality control systems to ensure high standards of product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Productivity & Efficiency: Continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and optimize costs.
• Cost & Budget Control: Develop and manage cost-reduction strategies while maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring profitability across the APAC manufacturing landscape.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Work closely with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production flow and timely delivery of products.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to workplace safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards, enforce health and safety protocols, and conduct regular audits to maintain a safe work environment.
• People & Team Development: Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities for manufacturing teams across APAC, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in manufacturing technologies, processes, and sustainability initiatives to align with global standards and customer needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, including product development, commercial teams, and executive leadership, to align manufacturing objectives with business growth strategies.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations within an industrial or consumer goods environment, preferably in architecture or related industries.
• Proven track record of managing multi-site operations across international markets, particularly within APAC.
• Strong expertise in quality control, lean manufacturing, cost management, safety regulations, and supply chain optimization.
Key Skills & Attributes:
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with business objectives and long-term growth.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of manufacturing best practices, process optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Safety & Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of workplace safety protocols, environmental regulations, and risk management strategies.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong ability to manage budgets, control costs, and improve profitability.
• People Leadership: Experience leading and developing diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to navigate complex operational challenges and drive effective solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in engaging and influencing key stakeholders across functions and geographies.