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EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager (Factory Manager) - Plastics Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Leading injection molded plastic components firm

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager (Plant Manager) on behalf of a leading US firm making custom injection molded plastic parts, particularly for the automotive, appliance, consumer durables, and medical device industries.To excel in this position, the China General Manager must have a passion for the customer, have a strong plastics background, and be knowledgeable in Plastics Injection Molding.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Vice President Manufacturing - Electronics Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Ningbo)

COMPANY: Major US Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Manufacturing Director with strong electronics experiences. Knowledge of Lean Production/Six Sigma.  Good command of English and Mandarin Chinese in verbal and written forms. Strong leadership and inter-personal skills with ability to work through all levels of organization, internal and external. Be able to work under pressure, self-motivated and have positive attitude as well as good team spirit. Professional leadership, teamwork and good communication skills; Strong analytical, organizational and planning skill required. Ability to travel up to 50-75% within China and Taiwan during peak work loads.

Recruiter seeks a China Vice President Manufacturing, on behalf of a leading American electronics firm. The China Vice President Manufacturing reports to the company President. The China Vice President Manufacturing will deliver a set of quality management methods, including statistical methods, and create a special infrastructure of people within the organization ("Black Belts", Test Engineers, etc.) who are experts in these methods. The China Vice President Manufacturing will have proficient management skills that are technically appropriate and in cultural harmony and will develop, execute and maintain project work plans and budgets. The China Vice President Manufacturing will maintain successful high-level OEM customer relationships and make intellectual contributions to the knowledge base of the firm. 

•   Identify and remove the causes of defects and errors in manufacturing and business processes.

•   Oversee production operations and factory floor planning.

•   Manage the workforce, including supervisory and administrative support staffs.

•   Safety of facility and employees, including environmental reporting.

•   Support Corrective and Preventive Action Programs through continuous improvement.  Responsible for continuous improvement in all areas of the factory operation.

•   Participate in all new program start-ups to determine and communicate required schedules and documentation.  Support implementation of the strategic direction of Operations in China.

•   Control and reduce production cost while improving quality by training programs, cross training of operators, process improvement, etc.

•   Responsible for financial reporting.  Budget development and adherence requirements.

•   Contribute to the overall company performance by active participation as part of the management team by daily communication with the subordinate departments’ heads.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Tier 1 Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US automotive products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager with strong automotive manufacturing experiences. Results driven with a sound record of progression and reducing operating costs

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager on behalf of a medium sized tier one automotive supplier. The firm has two plants in the Ningbo area. The China General Manager is responsible for the supply chain function, administration, manufacturing, finance and sales, and s/he will have full P&L responsibility over the China business unit. The China General Manager must be fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin). Must possess effective communication skills, manage a diverse group of employees, build a team culture and collaborate seamlessly with peers, subordinates, and executive management. Strong preference: 10+ years experience in manufacturing, with experience in automotive interior products. Background in plastic injection molding, thermal forming, water jet cutting a strong plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong and Guangdong Prov.)

COMPANY: Major US electronic component firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Minimum 10 years previous relevant working experience in EMS industry with at least eight years of production management experience. Previous experience in high mix low volume, and low mix high volume production environments are required. Able to manage a world class, high quality, lean manufacturing operation of more than 400 operators and staff. A driver, achiever, high profile leader of high quality manufacturing, capable of managing different levels of multinational people. Proficient written and spoken English, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US electronics components firm, a China General Manager, reporting to the corporate Chief Operating Officer (COO). The China General Manager will manage and oversee operations including production, forecating material control, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, shipping and customs in firm's electronic manufacturing factory in Guangdong, China. The China General Manager will work with end customers and manage internal departments to achieve and improve on delivery and quality commitments, total customer satisfaction, as well as provide technical solutions and introduce advanced methodologies to facilitate production quality and efficiency.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Manufacturing Operations- RFID Products

LOCATION: China

COMPANY: Major Asian RFID products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Core activity is the structuring and management of a designated first class mass production factory which is currently in the ramp up phase. In the next 3-5 years, the extension of the entity to a 300 - 400 employee factory is planned and has to be executed. Manufacturing heads with good startup phase experiences would be best. Experience in securing knowledge and technology transfers. Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) and strong communication talent, especially the handling of different Asian cultures smoothly.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading Asian RFID products firm, a VP Manufacturing Operations, with relevant experience of at least 10 years with demonstrated outcomes in running and managing of mass production entities. Distinctive experience in ramping up and running of continuous mass production operations combined of galvanic and assembly processes is desired. The VP Manufacturing Operations should have experience in implementing continuous improvement processes (Kaizen) for galvanic and assembly processes, extensive material know how (plastic/ metal) is preferred

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Alternative Energy Products

LOCATION: China (Jiangsu Province -Suzhou)

COMPANY: American Wind Turbine Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on China Manufacturing Director. High integrity

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established US manufacturer for the wind turbine market, a China General Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the China General Manager of this WOFE will be responsible for creating a world class manufacturing organization, establishing the operation, establishing a high-integrity, lean sigma, operating culture, becoming #1 rated world-wide supplier. Lean sigma, NEI philosophy. ISO certifiable procedures at start-up and 08 certification. 6Sigma.

•   In depth knowledge and experience with China culture and manufacturing in China

•   10 + years manufacturing leadership experience

•   Experience in establishing a Lean environment

•   5+ years in operations senior leadership

•   Demonstrated ability to act and lead independently

•   Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

•   Experience in dealing with China government entities to operate in China

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: China (Taicang, Jiangsu Prov.)

COMPANY: Major American industrial component firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US firm, a China General Manager. Provides direction to production and support staff employees in compressor manufacturing and assembly. Responsible for the current and long-range operation, productivity and growth of the manufacturing organization and general direction.  Leads by example, adhering to established company values. Coaches team leaders to improve individual and team performance.  Communicates to appropriate levels to assure that all levels are informed of operational results and goals.

•   Responsible for overall performance of site, including quality, productivity, and cost

•   Assures employees are consistently trained and developed so that talent is retained and succession plans remove gaps in bench strength

•   Provide strategic input and direction for the operation to Operations leader

•   Participates on teams with other professionals to identify and implement best practices

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Jinan, Shandong Prov.)

COMPANY: Major European automotive component firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager from world class auto parts firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a European automotive parts firm, a China Plant Manager. China Plant Manager candidates must be fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin. Reporting to the General Manager, the China Plant Manager must have strong lean manufacturing and high quality expertise, ideally with metal or plastic parts for the automotive industry.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Director of Operations - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Major US Manufacturer of Wire Harnesses

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, results-oriented Chinese (Mandarin)-English China Manufacturing Director. Cantonese fluency a strong plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US firm in the electronic components field, a China Director of Operations with strong exposures in lean manufacturing techniques. Reports to Vice President of Operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Senior Manager – Asia Operations - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Fujian Province - Fuzhou)

COMPANY: International Consumer Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A highly trustworthy and experienced China-based Senior Manager – Asia Operations. Experience in toys, furniture or other consumer products a plus. ASTM codes suffiicient. Reports to North America based Director of Operations.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established consumer products firm, a China Senior Manager – Asia Operations. The company uses products manufactured in a many different supply chains, both domestically and internationally. Finished goods are sold internationally to customers ranging from regional chains to international big box retailers. The company is looking to create the position of a China based Senior Manager – Asia Operations “on the ground” in China to ensure that all their Asia-based business partners are meeting the goals and objectives set by the executive team. By building a multi-functional team and working directly with their Asia-based partners and agents, the Senior Manager – Asia Operations will install programs, processes and procedures to ensure that the company’s supply chain in Asia provides the required good quality output delivered at the right time, at the right cost.

•   Experience implementing a quality management system throughout the supply chain, including installing  processes to affect the quality of document control, work in process and finished product

•   General management experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility

•   Experience with wood based consumer products

•   Experience working and managing a staff in Asia

•   Knowledge of ASTM standards

•   Good negotiation skills

•   Exposure to and participation in lean manufacturing principles

•   Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin), English

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Startup Managers - FMCG (Beverages)

LOCATION: Vietnam (Hochiminh City)

COMPANY: Multinational FMCG Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Vietnamese-English bilingual managers, ideally with experience at major international food products firms. Ability to start up sales and operations in country.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading and growing multinational firm in the consumer products sector (beverages), the following Managers:

--Director of Operations

--Purchasing Manager

--Finance and Adminstration Manager

--Commercial Manager (Sales and Marketing Director)

--Human Resources Manager

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Medical Devices

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US based medical device firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: US trained Chinese Mandarin/ English bilingual medical device Vice President of Manufacturing

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a US based firm in the medical devices field, a Vice President of Manufacturing. This China based VP Manufacturing will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The VP China Manufacturing will be responsible for overall manufacturing activities and reports to the company COO, and s/he must have over 15 years experiences in production management in the medical device industries. The China Plant Manager must have exp. with precision medical grade plastics would be very helpful. A key duty of the Vice President would be to coordinate the ramp up of several new plants, including the hiring of Plant Managers

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Metal Hydraulic Components

LOCATION: China (Tianjin & Shanghai)

COMPANY: American hydraulic metal component manufacturer

Recruiter seeks for a US firm with over US$700 million in sales, a China General Manager to supervise manufacturing operations at 2 plants in Tianjin, China, and 1 plant in Yuhuan, Zhejiang Province, China. Responsibilities include production oversight, as well as product development, purchasing and logistics. The China General Manager should have exp. with the management of high volume manufacturing operations in a metalworking/ assembly environment, use of manufacturing metrics and control systems, plus a history of productivity improvement and cost reduction. Experiences at a J.V. or W.O.F.E. Bilingual skills in English and Mandarin Chinese essential.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: European electromechanical equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained factory manager

Recruiter seeks a China Plant Manager, on behalf of a leading European manufactuer of Electric motors, gear boxes, inverters, selling their products to the Industrial equipment, Mobile equipment, Wind Generators, Photovoltaic systems sectors. Reporting: to the China Managing Director, with a functional report: to the Group’s Manufacturing COO, the China General Manager is responsible for all industrial operations, including:

•Research, develop and define standards of all processes within the factory

•Set production flow

•Organize labour and responsibilities for each working position

•Guarantee planned efficiency of labour, machines, and processes

•Deal with all technical matters related to factory and office building

•Guarantee all services (electricity, air conditioning, compressed air…) are correctly and economically run

•Guarantee all internal procedures for manufacturing and logistics are correctly defined, written, communicated and regularly checked

•Organize effective Quality system with regular reports

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Tianjin)

COMPANY: Global UK automotive products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager with strong automotive manufacturing experiences

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major British automotive products firm, a China Plant Manager. The firm provides key components to leading automakers, such as Toyota, Nissan, GM, Ford, Hyundai etc.. The China Plant Manager must be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English and should have a strong track record of managing factories at leading western automotive firms.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Consumer Packaged Products

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Multi-billion dollar multinational conglomerate

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager from world class FMCG firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an Asian Consumer Products firm, a China Plant Manager. China Plant Manager candidates must be fluent in English and Cantonese or Putonghua. The China Plant Manager must be a progressive plant manager whose abilities will help the firm build market share in mainland China.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Executive Global Operations Director - Industrial

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Leading Global Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Global manufacturing head

Recruiter seeks a Executive Global Operations Director on behalf of a major industrial corporation. The Executive Global Operations Director's primary purpose is to manage global multi-site operations optimizing capacity, execution, delivery and cost to drive significant performance improvement.  Implement and drive global sales and operation planning to assist with the design of critical metrics which will include quality, throughput, assets, and operating expense.  This position is both strategic and tactical in nature and will drive rapid, measurable, and sustained continuous improvement for manufacturing operations.  This role will have a high degree of shop floor presence and intimate, hands-on involvement with critical operation issues. Responsibilities Include:

------Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees in manufacturing locations

------Define world-class quality and performance metrics and to align performance goals, measures, and leadership drivers throughout the Package Products global manufacturing locations

------Redefine functional responsibilities of individuals, departments, and plant locations to align with Package Products strategic growth and operational targets

------Create a continuous improvement culture and develop and empower team members and stakeholders through coaching, counseling, and inspiring them to perform to world-class standards

------Ensure quality assurance, proper controls, and effective use of best practices in order to drive an integrated approach throughout the business and capitalize on cross-regional knowledge worldwide

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Quality - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: China (Dongguan)

COMPANY: Medium sized German automotive parts firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Manufacturing specialist to implement a TS 16949 system

Recruiter, on behalf of a well established German automotive products firm, seeks a VP Quality with TS16949 experience who could work with firm's Japanese, German, and Chinese Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive customers. Must be able to foster continuous production of products consistent with established standards

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Manufacturing - Plastic and Metal Products

LOCATION: US Northeast (Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Plastic & Metal products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Manufacturing with experience in China manufacturing.

Recruiter, on behalf of a leading plastics firm in their sector, seeks a VP Manufacturing. Experiences in metal forming and injection molding desired. Responsibilities of the Vice President of Manufacturing:

•Leading cost effective process development and process control activities for custom manufactured products.

•Overseeing major new projects to ensure cost effective manufacturability of designs and reliable manufacturing processes. Requirements: Proven record of successful management of the manufacture of high volume custom products; of developing cost effective manufacturing processes for custom products; of overseeing the engineering design of products; excellent teamwork and leadership skills. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese necessary

•Direct experience in managing metal fabrication and part finishing operations.

•Experience in China manufacturing.  Five to seven years experience as a manufacturing engineer and manager.  

•Travel 25%  to China to support firm's operations in China.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Medical Devices

LOCATION: China (Shenyang, Liaoning Province)

COMPANY: European medical device firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing European medical devices firm, a China Plant Manager. Preference would be for candidates who have worked at major foreign firms in this industry.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Operations Manager - Capital Equipment

LOCATION: China (Xiamen)

COMPANY: US capital equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese manufacturing and supply chain manager who is detail oriented, with experience in the paper, film and foil industries.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of US capital equipment manufacturer, a China Operations Manager. Under the direction of the President, will effectively plan, direct and implement activities of the manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China. Oversee and manage all manufacturing and eng. activities including assembly, scheduling, quality control and logistics.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Thailand General Manager - Food Ingredients

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: European food products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established European firm, a Thailand General Manager. Preference would be for candidates who have worked at major foreign firms in their industry. The Thailand General Manager shall be responsible for the production, financial reporting and the overall management of this US$10million business unit.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading Asian automotive parts manufacturer, several native Japanese speakers with Japanese automotive industry experiences, for various managerial roles: -- 2 China Factory Managers - Wuhan, China and Guangzhou, China

An aggressively expanding US manufacturer of high technology precision products (tools) has manufacturing operations in China and contract manufacturers world-wide. The firm is now looking for a high energy, experienced, and disciplined China manufacturing director to direct the all manufacturing operations, including procurement, production, logistics and quality. Recruiter seeks a China Manufacturing Director with a proven track record in setting up and operating China based manufacturing facilities. Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), along with the willingness for frequent travel is required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Operations - Oil and Gas

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Major Oil and Gas Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/ English factory manager. Ability to rapid respond and solve problems. Independent, self-motivated and has good interpersonal skills

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading manufacturer, a VP Operations. Efficiently manage a large precision machine factory. Identify and secure new business opportunities. Ensure customer satisfaction especially quality and delivery. Team-builder. Min 8 years in senior position managing precision machining operation for oilfield or aerospace industry

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Plastics

LOCATION: China (Yanbian (연변), Jilin Province)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products Manufacturer

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a US firm providing hi-volume plastic consumer products for the US market, a China Plant Manager/ China Director of Operations. (Firm might soon also have a need for a Purchasing Manager and Financial Controller for this new operation). The China Plant Manager directs and coordinates production activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This position reports to CEO. Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) required; Korean fluency a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Automobiles

LOCATION: China (Anhui Province)

COMPANY: Major American Automotive Consulting Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Plant Manager, entrepreneurial, who is an excellent communicator, able to assist a leading Chinese automaker to improve quality.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading American automotive services firm, a China Automotive Plant Manager, who will advise and oversee a key Chinese automobile firm's manufacturing operation.

- Fluent in both Chinese and English (written and spoken)

- Must have excellent communication / presentation skills

- Must have held senior level management positions in automotive OEM manufacturing

- Greenfield operations a plus

- Extensive experience in lean manufacturing a plus

- Will function as the primary on-site project representative but will also be part of a larger team (must be able to work both independetly and within a small team environment)

- Has the proven capability and experience to assist a Chinese Automotive OEM significantly improve manufacturing quality performance and systems

- Ability to assess all manufacturing / quality operations, identify critical issues hindering efficiency / quality, then work shoulder to shoulder with client personnel (Chairman, Senior Vice Presidents, to line level workers) to make required improvements.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Operations Manager - Hi-Volume Injection molded plastics

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Consumer Plastic Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Position requires a person who is a blend of supply chain manager and manufacturing manager. Person must be able to monitor a subcontractor while being based at a nearby offsite office. China Operations Manager must be very hands-on, results oriented and fast paced. In one year, subcontract plant should grow significantly in staff and in volume of product produced, so the China Operations Manager would need to be able to oversee this transition.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading Australian plastic products firm, a China Operations Manager, who will oversee a key subcontractor's manufacturing operation. Based in Shanghai, and reporting to a General Manager based in Hong Kong based, the China Operations Manager will play a key role in expanding the company's operations to northern and Central China. The firm is a world market leader in the manufacture (sub contracted) and sale of plastic products and other related print and packaging materials sold to the leading retailers in the USA and Europe. This senior role will involve building a Chinese Operations Team within the firm's rapidly expanding Shanghai, China region's requirements in the areas of Production Planning, QC, Procurement and Logistics. Experience of injection moulding plastics and the related production processes are strongly preferred but not necessarily essential. The China Operations Manager will also have a knowledge of planning capacities within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of the various trade restrictions and regulations involved in supplying goods within China and for export.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Computer Peripherals

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major computer peripherals manufacturer, a skilled bilingual Chinese Mandarin/ English China manufacturing operations manager with expertise in high volume consumer electronics, computer peripherals, or contract electronics manufacturing. The China Factory Manager will supervise between 250-500 employees and a hands-on, results-oriented, team builder would be required. Candidates should have a track record of being a cooperative and ethical manufacturing manager whose expertise in state of the art manufacturing and personal integrity will help make encourage staff and suppliers to do their best.

U.S. firm in the motor component manufacturing business, seeks a bilingual Cantonese Chinese/ English Plant Manager. Recruiter seeks China General Manager candidates who have good people skills and an engineering background. ChE or ME preferred. Plant consists of a small plant with five line managers and a total of 40 employees.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Consumer Products (Sporting Goods)

LOCATION: China (Jiangsu)

COMPANY: American consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong metals manufacturing experiences. The firm has an urgent need for someone to organize all manufacturing departments and lead the way in developing efficient, productive processes for each component of the product.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a well established US consumer products firm with a new manufacturing facility in China.  This person should have extensive experience in leading a manufacturing effort, including setting up the manufacturing processes to maximize productivity and establishing good qualitymeasures.  Firm prefers a candidate with experience in metals (steel and aluminum, square and round tubing) and/or polyester/ polyethylene (sewing and heat sealing processes).  This China General Manager must also have great leadership ability, being able to motivate and organize the workforce in the facility.  This person must speak fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin). The facility will eventually employ 200 employees and have at least US$10-12,000,000 in sales to the US, to firms such as Sam's, Walmart, Costco, Kmart, Lowes, Academy, and Cabelas.  The sales volume could reach $20,000,000 in the next 3-5 years with increases in employee count as well.  

A NASDAQ listed small public company making high tech microwave ovens for the commercial market, immediately requires a Plant Manager in Jinan, Shandong, China. Recruiter seeks a China Plant Manager who would manage world wide production with client's Chinese partner to insure that Chinese manufacturing meets the desired target quantities and quality standards. This person, however, will be considered the key company "plant manager," working together with the Chinese partner's 200+ staff dedicated entirely to this company and its product lines. ISO 9001 Process or Six Sigma experience preferred.

A leading seller of consumer products to the office channel of trade in the United States, with products manufactured to their specifications in China and Taiwan, seeks a China-based Purchasing/ Quality/ Project Management Officer. This person would administer the purchasing of all of firm's imported consumer and office products from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Products must perform to requirements which means that the Asia Business Manager needs to audit product quality and factory operations on a regular basis to verify compliance with firm's needs. This person will be firm's Number One employee in Asia, and will report directly to the COO (Chief Operating Officer) in the USA. This person will work with confidential products, pricing and strategy. Fluent in Cantonese and English. Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) or other languages helpful. Person must be able to work effectively as an independent representative for the corporation and be prepared to travel to different locations in Guangdong Province, China, as well as to Hong Kong and Taiwan. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Business Unit Managers, China Operations Managers - Contract Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Guangzhou, Guangdong Province; Shanghai)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of one of the largest electronics contract manufacturing corporations in the world, a variety of key managers for their manufacturing plants in Guangzhou and Shanghai, China, which conduct high volume electronics manufacturing services for the consumer electronic sector, telecommunications sector (handphones, networking equipment, etc.) as well as for other multinational electronics OEM's. Candidates are required to be fully familiar with world class manufacturing standards and processes. These managers need to be superior communicators and motivators who could operate team-based manufacturing systems, as opposed to being "command and control" types of managers. Experiences as China Business Unit Managers, Workcell Managers and Operations in similar types of progressive CM/ EM companies would be of greatest interest. Candidates should possess strong English skills, and be fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Candidates for Guangzhou, China should be fluent in Cantonese.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan Plant Manager- Metal Products/ Consumer Products

Multinational American manufacturing company employing 17,000 people worldwide and 600 in Taichung, and manufacturing very high volume, very high quality metal products for the consumer market, requires a Taiwan Plant Manager with experience in American manufacturing companies, either in Taiwan or overseas. Should have good Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese language skills.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam General Manager - consumer products

LOCATION: Vietnam (HCM City)

COMPANY: Multinational FMCG firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Efficiency-oriented manufacturing director, VP Operations, COO, or plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established multinational firm in the FMCG sector with significant operations in Vietnam, that requires a Vietnam General Manager. Experience in the consumer packaged goods, beverages, or processed foods sectors would be required. An emphasis for this Vietnam General Manager will be on the improvement of manufacturing operations. The Vietnam General Manager will need to help rebuild and strengthen the current management team. Fluency in English is required. Abilities in Vietnamese would be a plus. Candidates must have managerial experiences from major international consumer products or foods companies.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - foods

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: European food products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on general manager with manufacturing expertise. P/L experience.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established European firm, a Thailand General Manager. Preference would be for Thai candidates who have worked at major foreign firms in their industry. The Thailand General Manager shall be responsible for the production, financial reporting and the overall management of this US$10 million business unit. Most critical would be a person skilled in manufacturing management, and ideally with some financial expertise. Candidates must be fluent in Thai and English. The Thailand General Manager should be strong in discipline, precise and reliable in his or her work and reporting. S/he shall be trusted since s/he will be managing the company.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Asian Locatoin

COMPANY: Leading US Logistics Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: a fast-paced General Manager with a strong background in logistics excellence and an aggressive, culturally sensitive personality

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major logisitcs services firm, a Greater Manager. The General Manager provides leadership and guidance to ensure that the site delivers the volume and mix of production duties required each day, within the required quality and cost parameters. S/he will be metrics driven, constantly measuring productivity to goal, and be heavily involved in process improvement. Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

-- Responsible for overseeing day-to-day terminal and transportation operations productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

-- Works closely with the operational managers and team members to ensure business units are functioning at optimum capacity and efficiency.

-- Increases volume by actively pursuing new business that will be compatible with the overall scope of the service lines.

-- Effectively monitors costs via systems currently in place, and/or works with appropriate staff to establish new systems of measurement.

-- Ensures the ongoing development and maintenance of customer relationships.

-- Participates in the planning, development and implementation of Program initiatives.

-- Facilitates the training and development of operational managers and team members.

-- Provides training on administrative policies and procedures for all department personnel. Encourages technicians to keep their skills up-to-date through periodic technical training on new systems and components offered by the automotive manufacturers.

-- Creates and/or recommends best practices related to departmental process flows.

-- Responsible for the financial process for Freight, including submission of the annual budget, historic comparisons, variance reporting (actual vs. budget), etc.

-- Maintains current rating and billing metrics.

-- Routinely analyzes receivables to ensure they are within acceptable limits

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Quality Sourcing Director - Industrial Products

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US Industrial Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese sourcing manager/ supply chain manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an American MRO firm, a China Sourcing Director. Fluent in English and Mandarin, the China Sourcing Director will be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of quality assurance/quality control programs throughout China.

*   Through effective leadership of QA team, ensures consistent levels of product quality and consistency.

*   Ensures that every aspect of the Company’s business processes are suitably oriented toward and built around Firm’s principles of total quality in every respect

*   Identifies and qualifies new suppliers against strictly defined standards, such as quality, capacity, safety, cost and delivery.

*   Establishes and maintains quality policies, measurement and monitoring programs, gathers statistical data and evaluates in-house programs and effects of any system changes.

*   Drives supply chain improvements related to shipping costs, product handling, freight consolidation, etc.

*   Works across the region to select, approve, audit and work with suppliers to continually improve on commodity quality and prices.

*   Works to coordinate purchasing from existing China suppliers, as well as works on further increasing China and low cost sourcing of components wherever possible.

*   Performs all duties inherent in the role of China Sourcing Director including training, hiring, terminations and development of associates.

*   Fosters Firm’s Culture in China to ensure unity of purpose and the fulfillment of Firm’s Mission. Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Factory Manager/ Plant Manager - Packaging

LOCATION: Greater China

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Packaging Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: a Plant Manager with an aggressive, open-minded and collaboration personality

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a world leader in the packaging field, a Greater China Plant Manager, who reports to the General Manager. At least five years in production management. Global company job experiences are preferrred. Cost saving, quality management..

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Container Terminal Manager - Port Logistics

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: Leading International Marine Logistics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Minimum of 5 years experience in Container Terminal management. A leader and decision maker who possesses good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and manage staff at all levels to improve productivity, set and achieve performance targets.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading world operator of seaport terminals and logistics services, a Container Terminal Manager. Firm has a large logistics network in Asia-Pacific, and in Thailand, the firm's businesses include Port Terminals, Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Transportation, Warehouse Management, Express, Freight Forwarding, and Supply Chain. The successful Container Terminal Manager will manage daily terminal operations in a fast paced environment. Duties and responsibilities include yard planning, administration of the container port, staff training, compliance with the company’s S&E policies, and optimization of the container throughput capacity.

Recruiter seeks a candidates who speak and write fluent English and Chinese (Cantonese). Experience with injection molded plastics and high volume, high quality, consumer products (sporting equipment, toys, etc.) would be most suitable. The China General Manager has to manage the suply chain in the PRC where the firm has a second office. S/he needs to be able to audit new Chinese suppliers, hire staff, as well as coordinate the delivery of manufactured products on a timely basis with good quality. The China General Manager will report directly to the CEO and s/he will oversee the engineers who run  the firm's projects.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Supply Chain Director - Heavy Equipment

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: European Heavy Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia Supply Chain Director with experience in high quality, lower cost sourcing. Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent English.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading European manufacturer of industrial equipment, an Asia Supply Chain Director. The Asia Supply Chain Director should have at least 5-10 years' working experience in the production of automobiles, and should have strong experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Inventory, Material and Warehouse Management. The Asia Supply Chain Director should have a good grasp of construction equipment and parts processes, knowledgeable in cost benefit analysis, and advanced procurement practices. S/he should have a well-developed sourcing strategy, facilitation and negotiating skills. Reports to Asia Regional President.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - China International Procurement Office

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Major European Supply Chain Management Services Firm

Reporting to the Group Supply Chain Management Sourcing Manager, the China General Manager - International Procurement Office will be responsible for the management and development of the IPO China office and associated sourcing functions ensuring key strategic sourcing objectives and deliverables are met. Key success factors will be the effective management of the IPO commodity and sourcing staff  providing leadership, direction  and support , ensuring firm’s commercial needs are correctly interpreted, Chinese commercial opportunities are fully harnessed,  and maximize the commercial benefits to firm and our customers

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Supply Chain Director - Consumer Durables

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: World class China supply chain director for a world leading American consumer durables firm. The China supply chain director will act as champion and spokesperson for supply chain issues within the company's national organization. 3-5 management experience in a world class supply management or logistic organization. Ability to drive changes and work across traditional functional boundaries. Proactive management style, excellent communicator and motivator. Strong problem-solving capabilities, make decision quickly and effectively. Results oriented and possess a passion for continuous improvement. Process re-engineering and change management expertise. Ability to work effectively in a constantly evolving/changing organization

Recruiter seeks a China Supply Chain Director on behalf of a world leading firm in the consumer durables field. The China Supply Chain Director will build the major part of supply chain management organization that delivers the products and services at the lowest total system costs. The China Supply Chain Director will direct national-wide demand/supply planning (Plan), sourcing (Source), materials to produce continual improvements in process optimization and organizational transformation. The China Supply Chain Director will move the organization from a traditional functionally focused orientation/responsibility to one focused on the entire process. The China Supply Chain Director will deliver a combination of the following results: Improvements in delivery performance and quality, Increases in flexibility and responsiveness, Reductions in total logistics management costs, Better asset utilization. The China Supply Chain Director will work closely with key functional heads and business leaders to determine current and future supply chain requirements. The China Supply Chain Director will define vision and strategy for supply chain organization, as well as define organizational structure and resource requirements.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Sourcing Director - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Tianjin or Qingdao)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: able to work independently, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.

Recruiter seeks a China Sourcing Director, on behalf of a United States consumer products (tabletop products) company. The firm seeks this China Sourcing Director to represent them in China and Vietnam.  Responsibilities: 

·   Determine the proper factory to make product ensuring that quality standards are met.

·   Work with the vendors to expedite open orders as needed and to ensure that ship dates are met.  Issue monthly open order status reports by vendor.

·   Ensure that all quality control standards are met before the product ships.

·   Evaluate vendors to ensure we are using low-cost vendors that can meet the quality standards.  Continuously seek out new low-cost vendors.

·   The China Sourcing Director will focus on flatware but could grow to include silverplated holloware, crystal, christmas ornaments and alternative metal products.  Experience in working with flatware is desired, but other similar types of tabletop products or giftware could be considered.

·   Selected candidate must be able to speak fluent English and Chinese.  A college degree is also required.

·   Previous experience as an agent for an US or foreign based company is preferred.

·   Must be able to provide impeccable references, especially pertaining to their integrity..

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Supply Chain Director - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese sourcing manager/ supply chain manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an American consumer products firm, a China Supply Chain Director whose major job will be to monitor quality and delivery of vendors at various factories in China. Experience in housewares or small household appliances a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Sourcing Office General Manager - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Ningbo)

COMPANY: Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese vendor surveillance manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a consumer products firm, a China Supply Chain Director whose major job will be to lead their China Procurement Office. The China General Manager must be fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese and have strong experience in the consumer products sourcing field. This person must have strong negotiations skills, and have strong managerial experiences.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Sourcing Director - Machine Tools

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: North American Metal Forming Machinery firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Metal products procurement head

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a North American metal forming machinery firm, an automotive industry experienced China Sourcing Director.

Ø   Sourcing castings, machined components and fabrications for Canadian head office, and China plants, for decreased manufacturing costs and global supply co-ordination.

Ø   Source and screen machining and fabrication sources for Canada and China

Ø   Co-ordinate quoting process with selected suppliers

Ø   Translate specifications and quote requirements

Ø   Audit and identify machining centers and capabilities

Ø   Initiate and co-ordinate process improvement opportunities for manufactured components

Ø   Co-ordinate and manage sampling for quality and capability

Ø   Perform supplier audits, and monitor for quality and delivery

Ø   Co-ordinate and manage logistics’ from China to Canada to meet production requirements globally

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Sourcing Director - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Guangzhou)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Honest, senior executive level consumer market procurement head

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a US manufacturer and distributor of consumer products, a China Sourcing Director. The Director of Sourcing in the Greater China region should be experienced in sourcing household cleaning products. Experience with non-woven and plastics products would be of great interest, especially at firms such as Proctor and Gamble, Clorox, or Unilever. Reports to the Vice President, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Logistics.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Global Logistics Director - Electronics

LOCATION: Malaysia (Penang)

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: ability to influence senior management; ability to drive for change; capability to manage a multicultural team

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a world leader in their field, a Global Logistics Director. The Global Logistics Director should have at least 7-15 years' experience in logistics management, including management on a regional level. The ideal candidate must have strong business acumen and ability to work at a strategic level as well as possessing outstanding operational excellence.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Supply Chain Manager - Hydraulic Components

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Mechanical Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Energetic, analytical and with good business sense.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an world leading hydraulic products firm, a Supply Chain manager whose focus will be on procurement of castings, forgings, machining, sheetmetal, fasteners and plastics in Asia. Position reports to Director of Supply Chain. Fluency in English required; German a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Sourcing Manager - Packaging Components

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major global packaging company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/ English Asia Sourcing Manager. MBA & Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading packaging firm, an Asia Sourcing Manager. Reporting to the Global Sourcing Manager, the Asia Sourcing Manager directs all sourcing activity in Asia.   Responsibilities include managing and directing the daily activities of the China Sourcing specialists and quality team.

•   Strong eng skills that complement vendor management: At least 6 years working experience in machine parts procurement and work with small or medium size of machine parts suppliers. Knowledge of printing or Packaging machinery is a plus.

•   Capable of Identifying qualified suppliers quickly, capable of build strong relationships with suppliers for long term growth. Have outstanding communication skill between suppliers, oversea sales groups and global sourcing team.

•   Knowledge of different types of metallic, plastics materials

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Operations Manager (Asia Sourcing Manager) - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Connector and Electronic Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Independent, hands on, procurement manager

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a multinational, a Shanghai-based Asia Sourcing Manager. 5 years in similar position preferable with experience in industrial products manufacturing operation, procurement and supply chain management. Responsible for contract manufacturing & quality management, sourcing of components in the Far East for all company subsidiaries. Responsible for Asian Supply Chain to support manufacturing in Europe and North America. This person must have at leat 5 years of similar working experience, China experience, and preferably from the Automotive industry.

LOCATION: Taiwan (Kaohsiung)

COMPANY: Major Fastener Company

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well established world supplier of fasteners to the automotive and industrial markets, as Taiwan Purchasing Manager. Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) required. Skill Sets: SCM or Quality experience in industrial market; Export experience; Ability to negotiate; International business edge; Analytical; Promotable. Effectively work between headquarters, Asian suppliers, and liaison among affiliated companies. Provide current information updates to headquarters for quotes, part and delivery status. Audit suppliers to ensure future viability, quality conformance, technical advancements and new product development. Source and negotiate products with suppliers ensuring margin growth. Provide routine reports summarizing industry trends and regional developments. Track new items awarded to Asia Pacific suppliers, savings, on-time delivery, quality and regional supply base growth and new development. Create “supplier alliances” with “strategically targeted” suppliers.

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Fastener Company

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well established world supplier of fasteners to the automotive and industrial markets, as China Purchasing Manager. Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) required. Skill Sets: SCM or Quality experience in industrial market; Export experience; Ability to negotiate; International business edge; Analytical; Promotable. Effectively work between headquarters, Asian suppliers, and liaison among affiliated companies. Provide current information updates to headquarters for quotes, part and delivery status. Audit suppliers to ensure future viability, quality conformance, technical advancements and new product development. Source and negotiate products with suppliers ensuring margin growth. Track new items awarded to Asia Pacific suppliers, savings, on-time delivery, quality and regional supply base growth and new development. Create “supplier alliances” with “strategically targeted” suppliers.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Procurement Director - Asia Pacific - Electronics

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Multinational electronics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, multi-country sourcing manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US electronics firm, an Asia Pacific Procurement Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for handling of local procurement of the firm in Asia, with a greater focus on South East Asia and North Asia. This position will report to Supply Chain Director, Asia Pacific. Minimum 8-10 years procurement experience in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics Industry; of which at least 2-3 years of experience in supplier negotiations. Should have had middle/senior management interaction in previous/present jobs. Multi-country supplier management would be an added- advantage. Demonstrable skills on successful people management would be an advantage.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Sourcing Manager - Consumer Products (Sporting goods/ Leisure goods)

LOCATION: China (Ningbo)

COMPANY: South African Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Reliable, hands on, consumer market procurement manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of well established South African client making consumer products for the European and worldwide market, a China Sourcing Manager. Based in Ningbo, China, but travelling around China, the person should have had experience in purchasing for the consumer goods field. Plastics and sheet metal experiences would be of interest. The person should be fully fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, and have experienced in sourcing and value creation. The person will be doing intensive travel locally and overseas. The person would also be responsible for supervision of quality/engineering/sourcing/shipping areas of business in China.

A US semiconductor startup providing highly integrated, cost effective silicon solutions for the mobile device market has developed a product that defines a new level of integration, performance, and cost for mobile processors. The firm was founded by a highly accomplished group of technology innovators who have led other startup firms to successes. Recruiter seeks an operations manager who will spearhead the client's production and fulfillment tasks. This candidate will be responsible for managing the purchasing, inventory, and fulfillment processes for the firm's semiconductor products. Specifically, the operations manager will work with the sales team on forecasting, ordering, and delivering the firm's processors, which integrate an ARM9 RISC processor, DSP, graphical LCD controller, Bluetooth and GPS baseband controllers, digital camera interface, and a long list of peripheral control and system expansion interfaces.

Major European consumer electronics manufacturer requires a Hong Kong Operations Manager: S/he must have experience in electronics & manufacturing procedures, preferably in subcontracting, OEM. Responsible for all daily operations of the Hong Kong office. Able to manage a group of 20 to 30 people divided up into departments that is Purchasing, PMC (Production Materials Control) and R&D. At least 3 department heads will report directly to him/her. Directly assist the General Manager in Hong Kong. The Operations Manager will oversee the daily operations in Purchasing, PMC, Accounting. S/he will report directly to the GM. Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred). Experience in motion sensors a plus.