APAC Operations Director (m/f/d) - Global Labeling and Packaging Solutions Provider - Hongkong (HGK)
Remote
Our client is an internationally operating provider of apparel technology, RFID, labeling, packaging and supply chain solutions, supporting leading global fashion and apparel brands across complex international sourcing and manufacturing environments. The company operates an established manufacturing footprint across Asia and continues to expand through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
To further strengthen its regional organization, we are currently looking for an experienced APAC Operations Director (m/f/d) to take responsibility for operational leadership, performance and continuous improvement across key manufacturing locations in Vietnam, Indonesia and China. The position reports directly to the Regional Managing Director Asia.
- Overall operational leadership of manufacturing activities across Vietnam, Indonesia and China
- Leadership and development of country and site operations teams across the region
- Driving manufacturing excellence, productivity, efficiency and cost competitiveness
- Development and implementation of standardized operational processes and performance structures across multiple sites
- Responsibility for regional supply chain performance, production planning, capacity management and customer delivery
- Continuous improvement of quality, OTIF, lead times and operational KPIs
- Identification and implementation of lean manufacturing, automation, digitalization and process improvement initiatives
- Close collaboration with regional and global management, commercial, finance, quality and supply chain teams
- Supporting strategic customers and resolving complex operational and supply chain challenges
- Development of regional operations leadership capabilities and succession structures
- Supporting the operational integration of acquired businesses and driving regional transformation initiatives
- Responsibility for operational budgets, cost improvement programs and capital investment recommendations
- 15+ years of experience within manufacturing, operations, supply chain or regional business leadership
- Proven experience leading multi-site and ideally multi-country manufacturing operations across Asia
- Strong background in manufacturing performance, production planning, quality, supply chain and cost management
- Experience within labeling, packaging, printing, RFID, apparel accessories or related B2B manufacturing environments is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, automation or digital manufacturing environments
- Proven experience leading senior teams across different countries and cultures
- Strong financial understanding with experience managing operational budgets and performance improvement initiatives
- Experience supporting M&A integrations, transformations or major organizational changes is considered a strong advantage
- Strong customer orientation and experience working with international brands and complex B2B customers
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Pragmatic, hands-on and results-oriented leadership approach
- High willingness to travel across Asia
- Fluent English skills required
Depending on qualifications and experience, a market competitive salary with significant overpayment is offered.