Director of Manufacturing

A leading global organisation seeks a Director of Manufacturing in Hong Kong to transform regional operations across Asia, driving operational excellence through strategic manufacturing leadership and supply chain alignment.

Key responsibilities:

• Own manufacturing performance across Asia, ensuring delivery against operational KPIs, service standards, and continuous improvement targets across joint venture and partner-operated facilities
• Establish robust governance frameworks, performance metrics, and review cadences to enhance operational reliability, accountability, and efficiency throughout the manufacturing network
• Shape and execute the regional manufacturing strategy, aligning manufacturing capabilities with global supply chain priorities to support sustainable growth and scalability
• Lead manufacturing transformation initiatives, advancing LEAN practices, automation, standardisation, and capability development to improve productivity and cost performance
• Influence and partner with senior leaders, joint ventures, and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence, organisational change, and leadership capability across the region
• Oversee joint venture and partner relationships, ensuring effective governance, risk management, compliance, and alignment with long-term business objectives
• Manage regional manufacturing budgets and collaborate with supply chain, planning, logistics, and product teams to optimise end-to-end performance while advancing safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards

Candidate profile:

• Proven senior leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain within complex, multi-country operations
• Strong track record managing multi-site manufacturing networks, including joint venture and partner-led environments
• Expertise in LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead effectively within matrix organisations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with budget ownership, cost optimisation experience, and fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

About the company:

A global consumer-focused organisation with a strong international footprint is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. Join a collaborative environment that empowers people to drive transformation, continuous improvement, and long-term success.

Keywords: manufacturing transformation, operational excellence, multi-site manufacturing leadership, LEAN manufacturing, supply chain, FMCG, retail

What’s next:

Shape the future of manufacturing across Asia driving operational excellence, partner performance, and end-to-end supply chain transformation. Apply now!