EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Fabrication - Aerospace Components

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Metal fabricated parts manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, financially savvy, aerospace components or metal parts experienced general manager. Experience supervising multiple plants a plus. Provides overall management and direction of the Fabrication Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major international firm fabricating metal parts for the aerospace, automotive, and other markets, a Vice President, Fabrication. The position oversees 3 plants in North America. The VP Fabrication reports to a Senior Vice President.

1.  Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

2.  Responsible for ensuring group’s goals and objectives are consistent with overall corporate objectives from parent company.

3.  Responsible for administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.

4.  Directs and coordinates activities of subordinate management to insure attainment of goals and objectives.

5.  Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

6.  Confers with Senior Management to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

7.  Ensure safety and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while on company property.

8.  Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

9.  Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

10. Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

11. Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

12. Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

13. Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President, Operations - Industrial Products

LOCATION: US - Midwest or Texas

COMPANY: Industrial Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Operations with multi-plant operations experiences and implementation of LEAN

Recruiter seeks a VP of Operations of a well-financed, profitable, major, fast-growing industrial firm that is a leader in its product category.

• Responsible for 7 manufacturing/distribution operations, Quality, & MP&L
• 8 Direct reports, 900 total headcount
• Expectation is 75% of time spent in manufacturing facilities
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing concepts
• Experience running multiple sites in US and Mexico
• Potential for advancement to next level

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the VP of Operations is to develop and empower a management team that can achieve the goals and objectives of the plant operation to generate operating profit.  Will provide leadership, motivation and guidance to all company operations at assembly, distribution, manufacturing, and production locations to include manufacturing, logistics, manufacturing engineering and maintenance, material control, purchasing, and quality assurance and control to enhance the flexibility and to improve overall costs, quality and on-time delivery of company products.  Manage responsible areas either directly or through subordinate personnel.  Directly supervises General Managers at all facilities.

    I. Description of Essential Job Functions:
    • Serve as senior executive responsible for the attainment of firm's manufacturing objectives with a focus on safety, quality, and financial performance for all of firm's assembly, distribution, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
    • Develops and coordinates annual business plans for each facility and track performance against the plan.
    • Develops objectives, policies, and plans for the operations activities to enable the accomplishment of the company’s strategic plans.
    • Actively participate in the firm's sales and operations planning process to clearly understand projected mid- and long-term supply and demand and in making decisions related to seeking new business or capacity additions with the end objective being to achieve the optimal capacity utilization levels to maximize the firm's profitability.
    • Advises and consults with General Managers and other key managers to guide the company in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of its manufacturing operations. 
    • Assigns personnel and directs the efficient and economical manufacture of all company products consistent with quality objectives and delivery schedules.
    • Through manufacturing management, directs and coordinates the efficient and economical manufacture of all company products consistent with engineering specifications, quality objectives, and marketing forecasts.
    • Through manufacturing management, maintains product quality levels consistent with engineering specifications and manufacturing cost objectives and oversee the service of equipment and the maintenance, security, and safety of the company’s buildings and grounds. 
    • Through purchasing management, directs the procedures and policies for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies and services to ship products in a cost-effective and timely manner.
    • Coordinates and directs major projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisitions and installation of capital equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes, etc. to the best economic advantage.  Review and approve capital and expense expenditures.
    • Meets principal deliverables of safety (TCIR rate), quality (customer scorecards), and financial performance and position the firm as the supplier and investment of choice for the parent company.
    • Establish and manage a process to monitor and measure performance against objectives, intervene as necessary if performance is not meeting objectives.
    • Reviews periodic cost estimates and reports and devises corrective actions or improvements where necessary and/or advisable. 
    • Maintain high quality performance to customers by supporting activities such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality audits, and others.
    • Through manufacturing management, ensures quality policies, procedures, and initiatives are compliant with Company and ISO-9001:2015 standards as well as customer defined quality systems and requirements. 
    • Review status of new launch activity and profitability at each event via program reviews.
    • Interacts with customers for new launch preparation, quality issues, and cost reduction proposals.
    • Reviews status of cost reduction activities at the plant level and corporate level.
    • Maintains positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, affiliate company officials, and parent company executives by representing the organization during facility tours where such contacts are critical to the achievement of manufacturing objectives.
    • Confer and collaborate with Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Human Resources to identify and alleviate problems. 
    • Promote a safe and healthy working environment and compliance with federal and state safety regulations by monitoring safety and health awareness and corrective action activities.
    • Ensure regulatory compliance in all areas of responsibility to include those related to environmental and transportation areas together with identification, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.
    • Plan and establish the organizational structure, relationships, functions, line of authority, etc. for each subordinate area. 
    • Develops annual budgets for all assigned areas, either personally or through subordinates. 
    • Establishes and maintains inventory levels and controls to conform to budgets and forecasts.

    II. Supervisory Responsibilities:
    • Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 
    III. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in operations management, supply chain, business administration, or related discipline.  MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
    • 15+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing management experience with several years in a senior management role having significant business and operational impact.
    • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
    • Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.

Computer Skills
    • Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
    • Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.

Other Skills, Abilities, or Core Competencies (Standard behavioral performance dimensions are listed below):
    • Ability to effectively manage production operations in unionized or union-free settings to accomplish work goals.
    • Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices by learning and following safe work procedures in a manufacturing environment.
    • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
    • Communications - Communicates accurately, clearly, effectively, and directly both verbally and written, internally and externally, across all mediums, audiences, and situations.
    • Flexibility - Adapts to and works with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups; is open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.
    • Global Mindset - Embraces the idea that there are differences between the global and local levels, and that these differences should be acknowledged and leveraged as a strategic business advantage.
    • Core Values - Ability to genuinely champion Company vision, mission, values including the ability and willingness to demonstrate and uphold the Company's Core Values of Empowerment, Innovation, and Integrity.
    • Customer Focused - Demonstrates dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and acts with customers in mind.
    • Quality Orientation - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; strives for continuous improvement and looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
    • Demonstrating Beliefs and Principles - Openly confronts actions or decisions that do not align with his/her core beliefs, values, and principles; lets people know where he/she stands on issues and why; willing to agree to disagree when appropriate.
    • Developing Others - Ability to delegate responsibility; plans and supports the development of individuals' skills and abilities, and coach to develop their capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
    • People Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and empowers employees to perform well by creating a climate in which employees want to do their best; ability to quickly inspire confidence and establish trust, credibility, and rapport with executives and employees.
    • Managing Through Systems - Can design practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance; is comfortable letting things manage themselves without intervening; can make things work through others without being there; can impact people and results remotely.
    • Change Management - Defines requirements and resources needed to implement new ideas; converts ideas from general concepts into actionable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
    • Creativity and Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; encourages new ideas and innovations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
    • Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for own actions and the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight; follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments and completes tasks on time; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
    • Valuing Diversity - Appreciates and leverages the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals including those with culturally different backgrounds; works effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation; values diverse perspectives and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.
    • Diagnostic Information Gathering - The ability to identify the information, assistance, and support needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from professional partnerships with others inside or outside the organizations, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
    • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; able to do firsthand investigation, analysis, and track back to arrive at the root cause of a problem and then identify best possible solutions or countermeasures that must be done to resolve the problem or achieve the goal; works well in-group problem solving situations.
    • Technical & Professional Skill and Expertise - Ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job at a high level of accomplishment; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
    • Self-Development & Continual Learning - Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire and apply new knowledge or skills for work; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development; actively seeks feedback and works on compensating for weakness and limits.
    • Fostering Teamwork - Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; capable of working well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual goals, team goals, department goals, and/or organizational goals; supports team decisions.
    • Leveraging Customer Networks - Understands how work gets done in organizations; purposefully develops internal and external customer relationships to build value through collaboration; builds networks that allow him/her to efficiently drive projects through the organizational structure; maximizes productivity while staying within constraints of formal organizational policies and rules.
    • Strategic Decision Making - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines strategies to achieve short-term or long-term goals and objectives after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values; adapts strategies to changing conditions; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
    • Integrity, Trust, & Respect - Accomplishes results while maintaining respect for others, empathy, trust, fairness, and positive communications and relationships; demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity, and moral character; supports Company policies and practices in all work activities; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; follows through on commitments; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
    • Change Leadership - Manages, leads, and enables the process of change and transition; prepares, helps, and supports those affected by change deal with the impacts; includes the ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies; exhibits the characteristics of successfully leading change: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, and vision.
    • Guiding Behaviors - Demonstrates firm's guiding behaviors: develops and maintains effective relationships with others; takes the initiative on actions to accomplish goals and objectives and proactively looks for ways to improve existing processes; takes personal responsibility for own actions and for the quality and timeliness of work, and acts with a sense of urgency to achieves results; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and constantly drives for results.
    • Builds Effective Teams - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, morale, and trust; creates a feeling of belonging in the team; fosters open dialogue; facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals; shares wins and successes; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team;  ability to work with multiple teams and departments, comfortable leading, managing up and down levels in the organization.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President, Manufacturing Operations - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - Midwest (metro- Chicago, Illinois)

COMPANY: Medical device firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: medical device manufacturing plant manager, with good balance of operations, supply chain, and IT

Recruiter, on behalf of a medical device manufacturing firm, seeks a VP Operations, reporting to the COO. 10+ years experience managing business operations.  Knowledge of industrial engineering as well as prior experience managing a distribution center is preferred.  Oversees management of manufacturing plant to produce products in the most cost effective manner within quality standards.  Responsible for achieving optimum labor, and least amount of overhead and raw material costs. Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.  Directs activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President - Aerospace

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Ohio)

COMPANY: Major US Aerospace Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: AS9100-experienced, financial savvy, multi-site general manager. Experience in metals fabrication a strong plus

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading aerospace products firm, a Vice President, whose chief role will be to oversee multiple business units in the US, Canada, and Europe. Reports to President of Operating Unit. MBA with 10+ years experience in a financial management role working within the aerospace industry; or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training. Provides overall management and direction of the Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

--Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

--Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

--Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

--Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

--Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

--Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

--Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

--Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

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

LOCATION: US - California (metro- Los Angeles/ Orange County)

COMPANY: Leading injection molded plastic components firm

Recruiter seeks a 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. The purpose of this position is to direct and coordinate activities of all production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. To excel in this position, you must have a passion for the customer, have a strong plastics background, and be knowledgeable in Injection Molding.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multinational contract electronics manufacturer, a Plant Manager, for an important facility in the southeastern US. Product at the plant is approximately $<20M. Staff: 100-150 employees. The Plant Manager will be responsible for Operations, Materials, Program Management and Facilities, and must have a strong background in managing a PCA Assembly and System Assembly manufacturing operation.  Experience in an international, multi-plant Contract Manufacturing firm is highly desirable. The Plant Manager must posses excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must have the ability to lead in a multi- tasking, highly dynamic work situation. The Plant Manager must be hands on, team player with Customer interface experience.  A proven track record of cost management in a world class manufacturing operation is required.  Must have outstanding organization skills and a strong quality background (ISO 9002). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Masters degree and/or APICS certification a plus.Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing management positions.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Displays

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY: Displays manufacturer

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a firm manufacturing displays, a Plant Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Plant Manager directs and coordinates the production activities of the company, including fabrication and assembly. The Plant Manager is responsible for production process planning and pre-production prototyping. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Manufacturing - Semiconductor

LOCATION: US - California (metro- Los Angeles/Orange County)

COMPANY: Fast growing semiconductor firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Person able to manage a small but fast growing product line

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing Orange County semiconductor firm, seeks a Director of Manufacturing.

Description: Minimum BSEE. Worked at least 10 years in the IC business. Can solve yield problems. Can oversee timely execution of customer orders. Can become General Manager in the absence of the CEO and Executive Vice President.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant General Manager - Packaging Products

LOCATION: US - Southwest

COMPANY: Well established firm in the flexible packaging sector

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Director of Operations:

--5+ years in progressive roles in a manufacturing environment
--2+ years of management experience
--Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing experience
--Excellent verbal and written communication skills
--Industry knowledge preferred (printing, co-extruded, blown-film extrusion, protective packaging converting)
--Operational leadership of 50-75 employee manufacturing operations-preferred
--Fully proficient with all components of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.-preferred
--Six Sigma certification desired but not required. (Moved from ED&R)-preferred
--Process engineering
--Fluency in Spanish a plus
--BA or BS – required
--Industry certifications preferred

Recruiter, on behalf of a well established firm in the flexible packaging field seeks a General Manager for a new facility, consisting of approximately 60 staff. The General Manager leads and oversees overall plant operations including manufacturing expenses and operational budgeting, manufacturing processing, plant engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources/ administration, warehousing and logistics, equipment and facilities maintenance, and customer service. The position is responsible for and creating an environment of accountability and commitment to continuous improvement. This position will have experience and a track record of success, consistent with the scope and scale of the operation, in the following areas: Materials/Supply Chain/Vendor Interaction, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Processes/Systems, Production Operations, Facilities & Maintenance, Employee Development, Leadership Development, Customer Interface, Community Interface, and Continuous Improvement. This position will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Management/Operations
--Directs plant activities to ensure the attainment of financial and operational goals within the business unit in support of the company’s overall financial and strategic objectives
--Establishes the annual operational budget for all expenses related to the business unit.
--Assures budget variances are well managed and controlled
--Cultivates an organizational culture of continuous improvement with focus on the development of organizational and employee C.I. skills and the utilization of various C.I. tools to grow sales, reduce cost, increase throughput, improve quality, reduce inventory, and facilitate general positive change
--Establishes, maintains, and monitors standard costs for both material and labor working closely with members of team to resolve variances
--Responsible for achieving ISO9001-2008 certification and annual re-certifications
--Selects, develops, coaches and evaluates personnel, particularly leaders within the business unit, to ensure the efficient operation of the facility and the professional growth of the employees
--Deploys strong business acumen focused on overall business results within a dynamic manufacturing environment
--Embraces the philosophy that our employees are our greatest assets
--Drive overall organizational success utilizing high energy, innovation, and strategic thinking
--Human Resource Acumen - fair and equal treatment, training & development, progressive discipline, performance management, recruiting, onboarding, compliance and compensation.
--Proven leadership and team-building skills in a high speed, high volume, manufacturing environment

Technical
--Business management experience to include budgeting, income statement, and variance analysis
--Comprehensive Continuous Improvement skill set
--Quality Management System development and maintenance
--Project management
--Production planning and material/supply chain/vendor management
--Inventory control and management
--Standard manufacturing ERP system concepts such as BOM/routers/shippers
--Utilization of systems, processes, and metrics
--Equipment operation

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Quality - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Southwest (Denver, Colorado)

COMPANY: Medium sized pharmaceutical firm (sterile injectables)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  An accomplished pharmaceuticals or medical device experienced hands-on Quality Manager/ Quality Director. cGMP experience. Personality: hold yourself and others to the highest standard. Take responsibility, be an impact player. Focus on great results rather than progress. Inspire others for excellence.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medium sized pharmaceutical firm, a Quality Director. This position reports to the VP, Quality. The Quality Director oversees evaluations, tracking, trending, and monitoring of the Quality activities in a 503B outsourcing facility. The position is responsible for the assurance that the drug product has the safety, identity, strength, quality, and purity represented. The candidate should have an excellent understanding of cGMP requirements. The position requires an individual who works independently and in a team environment, experienced in cGMP requirements, quality assurance/control, attention to detail, and excellent communication with other functional areas and sites.

Essential Functions Of Director Of Quality

Responsible for drug preparation and supporting activities including:

---Manage employees who are responsible for all quality activities in a 503B facility.
---Main point of contact for regulatory audits associated with FDA, Board of Pharmacy and customer audits
---Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change.
---Meets quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
---Develops quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories.
---Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
---Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods.
---Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
---Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
---Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
---Work with a team to ensure that the systems involved in a 503B outsourcing facility are in a state of control
---Other duties as assigned to ensure appropriate quality practices

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Technical Services - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Southwest

COMPANY: Medium sized pharmaceutical firm (sterile injectables)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Pharma Quality or Compliance Manager with strong Validation Eng experiences

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medium sized pharmaceutical firm, a Director of Technical Services

Director, Technical Services
This description is intended to be illustrative of the major duties performed by the employee assigned to this position.
General Description:
The Director, Technical Services is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality initiatives and compliance objectives.  This role will develop new or existing products, validations, supplier and vendor management, quality by design, and quality innovation under 503B guidance. In addition, this role will develop process methodology and validation protocols for new and existing equipment. This role reviews and approves new product proposals, protocols, internal production, formulations, and other technical documents as needed. Responsible for performing and executing analytical research and development to support firm's strategic projects and product development department goals. Generates new scientific proposals and leads analytical R&D efforts, investigates, identifies, develops, and optimizes new and existing testing methods and techniques. This role sets an example by creating an open environment of mutual respect and honesty and by focusing on the facts and data, as well as, supporting firm's wide initiatives.

Essential Functions:
    • Leads the development of new product formulations for sterile injectables.
    • Manages the stability program – including advisement on stability requirements, overseeing outside vendors, troubleshooting issues, developing protocols and reports to meet company and regulatory agency requirements.
    • Develops process methodologies and validation protocols.
    • Closely works with the Commercial Department for new product development.
    • Partners with Supply Chain in establishing the firm's Supplier Management System.
    • Directs all Quality external activities, including customer technical service activities, and system maintenance.
    • Manages product development projects and establishes timely reporting structure for the entire product life cycle.
    • Prioritize and manage multiple projects.
    • Creates and monitors project budgets as needed
    • Participates in the development, review, and improvement of the facility’s quality plan and manufacturing processes.
    • Directs and manages quality external services, product development, quality/IT, quality by design, validations, aseptic filling, and supplier Management.
    • Utilizes current acceptable industry/FDA requirements to justify, write, and implement process validation and GMP procedures.  Drafts, reviews, and/or assists in the implementation of validation protocols, final validation reports, quality system procedures, performance qualifications, including proper change controls. Maintains validation records and systems to keep ongoing process validations current and applicable to process.
    • Uses appropriate statistical methodology, such as PpK/CpK and trend analysis, to assist in analyzing or reviewing manufacturing, quality, and/or laboratory data for recurring problems or the detection of negative trends. Establishes reports and procedures in conjunction with process engineering to ensure system reliability and product quality. When recurring problems and/or negative trends are identified, recommends corrective action for problem resolution.
    • Assists in drafting Material Review Board (MRB) request to deviate (when appropriate) from current company documents.
    • Reviews processing procedures in new and existing programs to ensure enhanced quality and productivity while remaining in compliance with FDA/cGMP.  Assists, as assigned, the quality systems and production operations with compliance to specified requirements.
    • Conducts risk analysis (Fault Tree, FMEA, or equivalent accepted methods) as part of change control for new and existing product lines to identify potential hazards associated with the development under both normal and fault conditions.
    • Provides direction to employees, according to established policies, procedures, and management guidance. Supervises day-to-day operations of employees. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations.
    • Evaluates performance and recommends developmental activities for direct reports. Provides technical guidance.
    • Frequently interacts internally with subordinates and other supervisors and functional peer groups. External interaction is typically with suppliers, and/or vendors, may work with external companies or vendors to resolve routine problems and/or facilitate workflow.
    • Assist in investigation of processing issues, complaints, and analytical failures
    • Provides data to Quality Management to support Management Reviews
    • Responsible for providing data to ensure products meet specifications.
    • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Various levels of Technical Services personnel
    • Various levels of Product Development personnel
    • Others as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
    • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION:
    • BS degree in Molecular Chemistry or related science, as Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry. MS preferred or pharmaceutical degree or a combination.


EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
    • Minimum 7 years of experience in a pharmaceutical development managerial position.
    • Supervisory experience is a must.
    • Pharmaceutical manufacturing, and/or laboratory (GLP), 503B experience preferred.
    • Experience leading new products/projects through implementation in the pharma industry.
    • Deep knowledge of Product Development and process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), analytical instrumentation, FDA regulatory requirements (GxP), Risk Management concepts, statistical process control, and statistical problem solving.
    • Project Management knowledge is a must.
    • Must have good organizational skills; able to perform work with little supervision. Requires mathematical aptitude with a good background in mathematical skills and statistical analysis skills.
    • Knowledge of analytical laboratory methodologies is a plus.
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time-management and prioritizing skills.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills to create oral presentations and write technical reports.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Operations Excellence Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Southwest

COMPANY: Medium sized pharmaceutical firm (sterile injectables)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  A continuous improvement engineer who could take a current process, leverage their lean tools, and improve the process to reduce scrap, wasted movement, and improve efficiency of manufacturing time. Work closely with operations and engineering, interview them, for improvement ideas, develop improved methods, engineering solutions to maximize quality throughput. Review the entire process of one of firm's product lines from raw material receipt to finished goods. Work on a manual, semi-automated, or automated process

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medium sized pharmaceutical firm, an Operations Excellence Engineer. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations:

--As a member of Operations team, you will lead the strategy development and continuous improvement deployment across manufacturing operations.
--The Operations Excellence Engineer position coordinates with a variety of business units to develop, test and refine processes and practices. 
--This role must be able to engage with all levels of the operations teams, engineering business process owners and management to innovate and implement processes to support operational efficiency and business growth. 
--This role functions to meet the site’s short- and long-term goals for improved quality performance, increased service levels and reduced COGS. 
--The OpEx Engineer is responsible for building execution plans in support of the Manufacturing processes and other support functions within the plant.
--Close working relationships and consensus building are required with all other Site management staff. 
--The goal is to maximize value through efficient systems and freeing up manager’s time to focus on the business.

Essential Functions:
    1. Designs and implements changes to processes that improve results and reduce cost and eliminate waste.
    2. Coordinates with a variety of business units to develop, test, and refine business processes/practices.
    3. Leverages data to drive continuous improvements in areas such as productivity, waste, and quality.
    4. Teaches lessons learned and key findings to departments with recommendations for changes and updates for training.
    5. Provides direction on improvements to employee training, development, and EHS programs.
    6. Creates a roadmap for tools and technology needed to ensure improvements in processes and process monitoring.
    7. Proactively address problem areas and improve efficiencies.
    8. Streamlines processes to allow for expansion.
    9. Support new manufacturing technology introduction, operations cost modeling and risk management activities.

EXPERIENCE AND DESIRED SKILLS:
    1. Minimally a bachelor’s degree in a Life Science or technical discipline.
    2. 7 year experience in operations/manufacturing. Prefer minimum of 5 year of experience in FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. (Medical Device, Food & Beverage or Cosmetics also acceptable)
    3. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and associated cGMP guidelines/standards. 
    4. Familiar with the design of SOPs, Work Instructions, and Job Aides to improve workflow and compliance.
    5. Advanced problem solving such as Six Sigma and Lean training, Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
    6. Ability to manage cross functionally with direct and indirect influence.
    7. Strong quantitative capabilities.  Adept at drawing conclusions from a variety of data sources.
    8. Prioritizes tasks according to business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously.
    9. Can work independently with a high degree of self-motivation.
    10. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills including strong presentation skills.
    11. Capable to organize multiple projects and report and present to executive leadership
    12. Excellent organizational skills.
    13. Highly goal and result oriented
    14. Ability to train others
    15. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, proficient in the use of spreadsheets and word processing programs

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Validation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Southwest

COMPANY: Medium sized pharmaceutical firm (sterile injectables)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Validation Engineer with experience from pharmaceuticals or medical device firms. The role is responsible for evaluating and validating the equipment and procedures used in development and production of a variety of products. Additionally, this role ensures all systems are running according to necessary specifications and operates within regulations to ensure the production of quality products for the Company’s 503B cGMP manufacturing facility.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medium sized pharmaceutical firm, a Senior Validation Engineer. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering:

Essential Functions:
    • Ability to take ownership and accountability for the Validation function across multiple fast paced projects.
    • Computer System Validation (CSV) experience with process control and automation systems
    • Experience with automation, commissioning, qualification or operations in a cGMP environment.
    • Direct experience developing validation protocols and execution of protocols.
    • Knowledge of current industry standards such as GAMP5 and ASTM E2500.
    • Tactical thinker with experience working with customers developing testing, validation and/or quality strategies.
    • Excellent client communication skills.
    • Schedule, plan, manage and execute studies for cleaning verification and validation.
    • Review and approve validation project documentation.
    • Coordinate and interface with the process unit heads, quality and engineering groups for assuring successful project execution.
    • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams for project validation.
    • Prioritize, manage, and execute multiple projects utilizing the project management methodologies.
    • Support the development of best and proven validation practices in the validation department, based upon current industry guidelines and practices.
    • Author relevant standard operating procedures for ensuring compliance with the company’s policies.
    • Support regulatory submissions and regulatory agency inspections whenever required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Supervise external resources for completion of critical tasks.

EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILLS:
    • Bachelors’ degree in life sciences or engineering or relevant fields preferred
    • At least 5 years of experience in a highly regulated environment like biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related fields, including a significant exposure to regulatory requirements.
    • Experience in project management.
    • Knowledge of cGMP requirements as they pertain to the validation of manufacturing and lab equipment in a pharmaceutical environment.

LOCATION: US - Midwest (metro-Chicago, Illinois)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Manufacturing - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: US - Southeast (Arkansas)

COMPANY: European multinational industrial equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  "manufacturing in a lean environment."  Director of Manufacturing who has run assembly plants, not fabricating plants. They will need to have a heavy background in logistics & materials flow. The focus of this  Director of Manufacturing is to improve material flow from suppliers, through assembly, out the back door, and to customers."

Recruiter, on behalf of a European industrial equipment firm, seeks a Director of Manufacturing. Reports to the Managing Director. Oversee Purchasing/ Production & Inventory Control, Fac Maint., Quality, Manufacturing, Demand Center, Rotational Molding, and Industrial Eng.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro- New York area)

LOCATION: US - Southeast (Florida)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Packaging

LOCATION: US - Southwest (Nevada)

COMPANY: Fast growing packaging products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Minimum of 10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment. Extensive background in plastics/injection molding is required. Packaging experience preferred. Six Sigma certification. Bachelors Degree. Strong organizational, problem solving & communication skills. Ability to effectively lead and develop others. Demonstrated performance Lean manufacturing

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing national packaging products firm, seeks a Plant Manager. The primary duties of the Plant Manager will include planning, guiding, and directing the plant operations to achieve plant objectives for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Quality Director - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: US Northeast

COMPANY: Well established American industrial equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Excellence-driven Quality Director

Recruiter seeks a Quality Director, on behalf of a firm making measurement and testing equipment and instruments. The Quality Director reports to the Vice President of Operations. Provides strategic and direct quality assurance leadership for firm's domestic and international manufacturing operations insuring continuity and consistency of processes, procedures, and methodologies relative to firm 's ISO/QMS.
o Establishment of a Quality Management System (QMS), and periodic assessment of QMS effectiveness with an eye toward continuous improvement through the use of internal audits, along with the rigorous examination of process failure events, and finding and correcting root cause(s).
o Serves as focal point for firm's ISO Registration and internal audit activities both domestic and internationally.
o Management of PCARs, deviations and annual Management Review Meeting action items.
o Review/approve process control plans and SPC methods, DFMEAs and PFMEAs.
o Review, approve and sign production test procedures.
o Develop and distribute QMS and product/process performance metrics.
o Perform vendor process audits as needed.
o Development and distribution of process and product performance metrics for use by senior managers.
o Work with Supply Chain management ensuring supplier performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
o Perform audits to ensure processes are complied with and to determine if improvements to processes are necessary.
o Provide process audit training to quality and sourcing personnel.
o Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule.
o Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting firm requirements.
o Aid Supply Chain in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials and/or new suppliers following a defined new product development process.
o Participate in the product development process with special emphasis on DFX and design validation.
o Management oversight responsibility for the calibration and/or certification of measuring tools used in manufacturing, test and product development.
o Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination and continuous improvement.
o Travel to supplier locations to resolve quality problems.
o Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
o Up 20% domestic and international travel as required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Engineering - Pharma

LOCATION: US - Colorado

COMPANY:  Fast-Growing Pharmaceuticals Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Medical Devices or Pharma industry experienced Engineering Director, ideally with facility expansion experiences.

Recruiter seeks a Director of Engineering. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, the Director of Engineering will have broad experience managing all engineering aspects of a fast-growing sterile manufacturing facility. As a key leadership position within the organization, the Director of Engineering is responsible for leading and managing the team to maintain and support the physical operations of the facility, including new construction, building maintenance and equipment installation.

The Director of Engineering will drive continuous improvement and cost containment for all areas related to plant engineering, manufacturing equipment, utility expenses and safety.
    • Overall responsibility of facilities and assets through their lifecycle including design, construction, implementation, and maintenance.
    • Sets facilities and equipment management, maintenance, asset management predictive maintenance, and equipment reliability strategy around efforts to optimize business processes.
    • Develops long term capital planning and execution plans aligned to the organization's strategy.
    • Manages team and responsible for facilities and reliability engineering functions within the Denver-area facility
    • Manages resources including expense priorities, capital and expense budgeting, and facilities and asset management (e.g., metrology/calibration, facility machine shop, critical systems, and spare parts
    • Partners with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution plans of business objectives to ensure operational excellence, risk identification and reduction in compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
    • Drives culture, insures staff morale and employees' safety
    • Negotiates and oversee the development and execution of plans, budgets and schedules for all facility and equipment modifications, expansions, shutdowns, infrastructure programs, capital investments for lifecycle management, capacity, upgrades and/or new construction in partnership with cross-functional teams.
    • Responsible for general plant-wide manufacturing, contract management (e.g., security, cafe, cleaning services, services and service contracts, pest control) and establishing appropriate performance measures, SLA (Service Level Agreements), and standards
    • Responsible for and drives the implementation of site facilities master plan.
    • Oversight on cleanroom qualification, construction, controlled manufacturing drawings/procedures, and validations of the manufacturing plant
    • Plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects within an organization.
    • Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives.
    • Utilizes best practice engineering methods and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives.
    • Incorporates components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output.
    • Manages overall engineering budget and costs.
    • Directs team members and develops a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the engineering organization

 
EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILLS:
    • Requires a bachelor’s degree of Engineering
    • 10+ years of managerial experience
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel
    • Proven successful project management leadership skills
    • Must support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization
    • Pharmaceutical background preferred
    • Working knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical background preferred including cleanrooms (ISO 5-7)
    • Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
    • Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
    • Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
    • Expert knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to facilities and asset management
    • Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
    • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
    • Senior Manager experience in facilities and asset management required and demonstrated track record in operations management required

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Director of Operations - Pharma

LOCATION: US - Colorado

COMPANY:  Fast-Growing Pharmaceuticals Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Medical Devices or Pharma industry experienced Operations Director. Strong communicator, "factory floor comfortable and involved person," great team motivator.

Recruiter seeks a Senior Director of Operations. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, the Senior Director of Operations is responsible for the overall manufacturing functions of the site, including Formulation, Filling, Inspection, and Packaging (FFIP). The Sr. Director of Operations will lead manufacturing teams to produce cGMP compliant drug products, which meet customer, cost and lead-time expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Leads the manufacturing teams to meet customer cost and lead-time expectations while adhering to cGMP standards. The role also requires a continuous improvement mindset to deliver on cost and quality targets.

1. Responsible for overall manufacturing functions.

2. Maintains corporate compliance with cGMP standards and maintains 503B regulatory status.

3. Works cooperatively with all functional areas of the business to facilitate innovation while ensuring that the firm delivers products and services of the highest quality in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

4. Liaison with all relevant regulatory bodies including the FDA and State Boards of Pharmacy. Serve as Production SME during regulatory audits.

5. Works closely with the sales, marketing and operations teams to facilitate product registrations, field actions/recall management, product life cycle management and asset management in line with business objectives to drive business improvement and competitive advantage for the firm.

6. Delivers service levels and costs in-line with customer and company expectations, respectively.

7. Management and development of individual team members.

8. Prudent management of budgeted expenses.

9. Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, forms, and training activities.

10. Close coordination with QA, Technical Services, and Safety representatives in driving continuous improvement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Leads several direct reports based on facility needs including Manufacturing Managers.

EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILLS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.

2. Minimum 10 years in related Manufacturing position preferred. At least five years in a significant managerial role.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP guidelines/standards is required.

4. Comprehends standard operating procedures, forms, training, and quality control activities

5. High integrity and good judgment. Strong, daily site presence required for this role.

6. Excellent organizational skills.

7. Team player and proven flexibility; high degree of motivation.

8. Strong hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” orientation, with emphasis on achieving results

9. Ability to think strategically and execute on strategy.

10. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are experience in project and budget management.

11. Excellent people management, analytical and problem-solving skills. Mentorship acumen is key to sustainable success in this role.

12. Demonstrated written and oral communications skills including strong presentation skills.

13. Preparation of metrics/goal evaluations for key performance indicators is vital

14. Strong collaboration with and empowerment of staff is essential.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a growing NJ manufacturer, a Plant Manager. Minimum of ten years experience as a plant manager in a related industry, supervising at least twenty employees. Good working knowledge of manufacturing reporting. Experience with manufacturing Quality programs a plus. Some working knowledge of printing on plastic, laser engraving, roll lamination, die cutting, hot stamping, etc. a plus. Experience with developing and managing vendor relationships a plus. Self-starter, good motivator and solid team player.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Six Sigma Blackbelt - Pharmaceuticals/ Biotech/ Medical Devices (Diagnostics)

LOCATION: US -  Northeast (New Jersey/ Philadelphia, PA area)

COMPANY: Fast growing diagnostic test kit firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Individual contributor project manager

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing diagnostics firm, seeks a Six Sigma Blackbelt. Reporting to the EVP Operations, this Six Sigma Blackbelt focuses on technology transfer and process improvements between the lab and production line. Work will involve process improvement projects. Experiences in the pharmaceuticals, biotech, diagnostics, or medical devices fields are highly desired.

LOCATION: US - California (metro- San Diego)

The Vice President of Manufacturing Operations must build and develop manufacturing operations organization, processes and procedures to support strategic direction. Must establish operations initiatives for improvement in quality, volume planning, vendor management, cost, delivery, safety and employee relations. Reports to the COO. Reporting to this position are: Manufacturing Manager, Purchasing Manager.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Chemicals/ Plastics

LOCATION: Korea (Seoul)

COMPANY: Fast-growing biopolymer technology company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Korean General Manager. A tough, no-nonsense manager, mostly coming from a Director of Operations or Plant Manager background.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an international technology firm, a Korean Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who could run a Korea-based polyester resin product (PBAT) manufacturing business.

***Understandable English.
***Experience in resin or polyester manufacturing a plus. PBAT manufacturing experience greatly preferred.
***Work at an international company a strong plus.
***Experience in plant scale-up to perhaps 50-100 staff would be very useful.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Managing Director - Textiles/ Apparel

LOCATION: Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar)

COMPANY: Well-established European apparel Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced General Manager with strong procurement expertise. Fluent English and Mongolian

Recruiter seeks an experienced Managing Director on behalf of a well-established European apparel firm. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Managing Director would direct purchasing operations, decide price and sign contracts, trace sustainable product, ensure purchase quality, oversee the plant operations (production, quality, maintenance, people), run logistics and shipment, supervise the company as a whole.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Electronic Components

LOCATION: India

COMPANY: Major European electronics components manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong capability of instilling efficiency in a 1,000 person electronic components business unit. Experience in semiconductors, passive components or printed circuit boards could be of interest. A successful track record in senior level manufacturing management would be required. Ideally, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) candidate would also possess an MBA. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) should be a strong strategic visionary with globally minded organizational skills. S/he must be a change agent who would motivate and inspire others with a drive for innovation.

Recruiter, on behalf of a very successful European manufacturer of electronic components, seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Chief Operating Officer (COO) would

---Drive, administer and coordinate the production plant, and with special attention to quality, manufacturing and engineering with respect of corporate policies, goals and objectives

---Drive a culture of excellence from the shop floor to the managerial staff

---Shape and develop lean production strategy and organization and ensure the achievement of strategic goals at the optimum pace

---Take responsibility for all aspects of the facility including delivering on sales, cost, EBIT, inventory and other key goals, as well as managing the annual budget

---Ensure cost effective operations and infrastructures so the organization is well positioned in a rapidly evolving, competitive environment

---Determine future operational opportunities that support new technologies and long term growth

---Guarantee that quality standards and customer requirements are met

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President International Operations - Automotive

LOCATION: India

COMPANY: Major Asian automotive manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong automotive President International Operations with solid track record in Asian and world automotive sales, marketing and operations. President International Operations from one of Big 5 world automakers - VP level - who has set up international operations abroad, who can take care of JV partners, distribution networks, vendor base, etc.

Recruiter, on behalf of a leading Asian automotive firm, seeks a President - International Operations. S/he will be responsible for the entire International Business of the firm. Currently the firm is one of the largest Automotive exporters in the firm's country. The firm has very ambitious growth plans for the next five years, by which around 30% of their total business should come from International markets. The firm is seeking a President International Operations who can strategize and implement this growth. The person should  preferably be from the Auto Industry, having experience of setting up and running businesses overseas. Nationality is open and the firm will pay what it takes to get a great President - International Operations. S/he will have respective regional heads, country managers as reports.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Indonesia Country Manager - Logistics Services

LOCATION: Indonesia (Jakarta)

COMPANY: European Logistics Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  Internationally trained General Manager with Freight Forwarding operations, sales and business management experience

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a European firm in the logistics services field, an Indonesia Country Manager. The Country Manager, who will report to the Asia Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will have the following duties:

-- Relationship Building with Shipping Lines, transporters and warehousing vendors

-- Identify and develop relationship with key Shipping Lines, transporters and warehousing companies

-- Negotiate the best possible freight rates so that we enjoys competitive edge.

-- Sourcing & Developing of new agents in the network: a)   For Airfreight    b)    For Ocean

-- Participate in global/regional contracts with large corporate accounts for benefit to the entire network.

-- Identify and develop scope of viable projects in the logistics scenario

-- To keep professional contact with Management / Professional Associations.

-- As General Manager, to carry out such jobs and other connected or incidental jobs, which are necessary due to exigencies of companies work and business requirements. Also to carry out

such jobs that is within capabilities and / work in any other post which may be temporarily assigned.

-- Organize system of location wise  report/ meeting with a strong focus on review of performance and address issues and problems faced by the concerned Location

-- Responsible for implementation of all company policies, guidelines, SOPs effectively.

-- Provide support to all offices addressing all their issues.

-- Ensure effective implementation of company policies and due attention as and when required to identify deviation and address it accordingly.

-- Ensure highest standards of corporate governance

-- Involve in disputes pertaining to International accounts and thereby expediting their quick settlement

-- Ensure regular MIS and reporting.

-- Implement all decisions taken during various review & budget meetings held from time to time.

-- Set clear cut goals/targets to key personnel in all branches and ensure they meet the organizational targets/budgets.            

-- Generate MIS report (Statistics) as per guidelines set by the corporate office in respective areas of finance, sales, service deviations and administrative matters, which are important for review

by the management.

-- Generate statistics on competition and their performance.

-- Changes in service rates at the market place by the competition.

-- Shift of clients from us or within the competition and the reason.

-- Information on major investments being made in the industry.

-- Changes in any legal and statutory requirement perceived to have any direct or indirect effect on our business.

-- Understanding the competitors strategy and suggest counter strategies or other innovations to fight competition to eventually establish leadership.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Quality Manager - Apparel

LOCATION: Vietnam (HCM City)

COMPANY: Medium sized US designer and retailer of children's clothing

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very self-directed Quality Manager with strong experiences in the apparel sector. Strong English fluency.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of well established American designer and retailer of children's clothing, a Vietnam Quality Manager.

The Quality Manager would be involved in setting up the new facility to make sure that they are in compliance with Costco standards and would pass the GMP and Code of Conduct audits.

Duties:
Quality Manager in charge of overseeing all production and compliance with quality control standards of various major US retailers including Code of Conduct Audits, Factory procedures and policy.

This person would make sure that the firm is compliance with the QA standards and good manufacturing practices, worker conditions, safety, cleanliness, labor law, needle and sharp objects maintenance records and all other related issues.

This person would also be present in the factory at all times every day of production. It is important that this person has had many years of experience with factories producing for major retailers or brands.

- Must be able to develop new QC standards and protocols for the factory to follow.
- Must visit the factory on a daily basis during the production season to insure compliance and oversee quality.
- Must have minimum 10 years experience.
- Must report to our US office frequently of his findings.
- Must be able to bilingual (Vietnamese/English).
- Must have good communication skills in English, as management is based in the US and only speaks English. Most contacts will be by phone, skype, and/or email in English. The Quality Manager therefore must have strong comprehension and spoken English; written skills should be good enough to write reports in English.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Managing Director - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Thailand (Bangkok)

COMPANY: Leading US industrial manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Worldclass-trained Factory Manager. Thai-English bilingual Thailand General Manager. Successful track record of management and leadership. The Asia Managing Director should have experience implementing and leading Best Management and Quality Systems

Recruiter seeks an Asia Managing Director for a major industrial equipment division of a US$7.5 billion American corporation.  Reporting to the VP of International Operations, the Asia Managing Director will supervise wholly owned company facilities. The Managing Director-Asia is charged with leading manufacturing functions efficiently and cost effectively. S/he must work to improve and track the productivity of each operation and work with the managers of each operation to maximize quality, efficiency, and reduce costs. The Asia Managing Director will:

-- Lead the daily operations.

-- Implement systems to improve the effectiveness of each operation, reduce costs, and work closely with each manager for continuous improvement.

-- Develop the management team improving their leadership of their departments.

-- Work closely with the Managing Director Sales to ensure meeting sales needs on a daily basis.

-- Work with Production & Quality Managers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide on time delivery and ensure the managers are following the ISO Standards. Look at ways of improving and organizing the operation.

-- Work with the Financial Controller on monitoring the costs associated with each operation and make the necessary corrective actions when necessary.

-- Work with the Vice President on special projects.

-- Work with the HR Director on labor and transitional issues.

-- Travel to other locations and learn the business.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Plant Manager - Furniture

LOCATION: Southeast Asia location

COMPANY: Major Global furniture firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Plant Manager, experienced in high quality product manufacturing. Ideal: woodworking, casegoods

Recruiter seeks a Plant Manager, on behalf of a major furniture manufacturer. Leads, directs, and controls the day-to-day activities of a large, complex manufacturing plant to achieve short and long-term financial and operating objectives. Responsible for managing all aspects of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Service, and Inventory for the facility.

•Implement Lean manufacturing techniques and support EDGE (Employee’s Dedicated to Growth and Excellence)

•Maintain a clean and safe plant, support company’s environmental, health and safety goals

•Establish and direct plant policies and procedures

•Set shift schedules and plant production goals

•Establish and maintain a positive community relationship

•Provide ongoing supervision and coaching for employees, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

•Coordinate timely and accurate purchasing, production and shipping

•Work across the organization, understand all facets of the company’s business and contribute to the company’s overall success

•Schedule and conduct regular plant meetings

•Identify problems and quickly implement corrective action

•Set budget, control costs and comply with company’s internal reporting and accounting requirements

Education and Qualifications:

•BA/BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent

•10 - 15 years of manufacturing experience that includes supervisory responsibilities

•Furniture manufacturing experience is a must

•Strong track record of successful use of Lean tools

•Strong track record of exceeding budgeted performance

•Six Sigma Blackbelt certification is a plus

•Capable of working without boundaries to accomplish critical tasks

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Factory Manager - Foods (CPG/FMCG)

LOCATION: Indonesia

COMPANY: Leading Asian Food Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Plant Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Fluent English and Indonesian

Recruiter seeks a Factory Manager, on behalf of a well established Asian food and beverage products leader. Duties:

•   Plan, build, project managed and operate a non-dairy creamer factory

•   Plan and provide leadership and direction for the  day-to-day operations of the operations in the factory

•   Drive and motivate continuous quality, technical and formulation improvements with regular quality engineering audits and process performance reviews

•   Managing daily operations efficiently to ensure all product delivery schedules are fulfilled according to requirements

•   Responsible for coordination of logistics and equipment maintenance program

•   Manage the planning process to ensure all daily operation activities are executed and meet according to orders and deliveries.

•   Assure the effective use of Corrective Action and Preventive Action, including follow-up on commitments

•   Efficient utilization of delivery resources, storage space and manpower

•   Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, warehousing and optimize the inventory.

Requirements:

 •  Experience in setting up and running a CPG (foods) factory

•   Minimum 10 years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity in a quality control, manufacturing or engineering occupation, preferably in F&B manufacturing related industries

•   Problem-solving capability, customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement

•   Ability to work independently

•   Understanding of Quality and Safety systems

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Finance Head - Media Firm

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Fast growing international media firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia Finance Manager with 10+ years' experience in financial management at multinational companies

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing media company, a Head of Finance, who reports to the Regional Asia Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

-   Primary role is to ensure the implementation of corporate financial processes & systems by leading the financial control function

-   To ensure timely and quality financial reports being submitted to corporate and compliance of group accounting policies and all external reporting requirement

-   Part of responsibility would be the development, implementation and communication of internal control procedures to secure safety of the company assets

-    Ultimately accountable for all finance functions and provides the highest level of advice and recommendations to the Management   Part of the strategic management team to drive the business

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia General Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Leading US Electronic Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia General Manager with strong experience in lean manufacturing in the electronic sector. English and Mandarin Chinese fluency.

Recruiter seeks an Asia General Manager, on behalf of a major US electronics manufacturer.

•   Lead, motivate, and inspire the team (cross-culture team) to execute in an environment where continuous improvement (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and waste elimination result in achievement of safety, quality, service, inventory, cost, and productivity objectives.

•   Monitor site performance continuously, looking for ways to combine, rearrange, and simplify tasks to make better use of materials, machines, manpower, etc.  Assign / justify resources necessary to resolve problems / eliminate waste to achieve / improve standards.

•   Evaluate team member performance and provide timely, regular, effective feedback as part of the performance management system.  Develop training and succession plans for each staff member.  

•   Provide support and coaching necessary for the individual and the organization to grow and prosper.  

•   Stay abreast of company policies, procedures, regulations, plans, and interdepartmental relationships. Communicate requirements to the team and ensure team is meeting or exceeding expectations.

•   Represent the company to handle the local legal issues with the approval from Corp and to communicate with local government agencies. 

•   Coordinate the EPO functions and communicate with local EPO leaders to ensure the successful local operations as a whole

•   Review resource requirements and assign resources to achieve objectives.  Identify resource constraints and find solutions or alternatives.

•   Determine long term staffing requirements based on forecast and strategic needs.  Interview, hire, and develop team members to meet performance expectations.

•   Monitor work area performance continuously.  Use area metrics and team ideas every day to combine, rearrange, and simplify tasks to make better use of materials, machines, manpower, etc.

•   Lead lean kaizen events to facilitate team collaboration and root-cause problem solving.  Teach and drive use of A3 process to identify opportunities, define problems, and use data to eliminate waste.

•   Ensure communication of standards (labor / work / rate) to team and vigorously eliminate obstacles to achievement.

•   Monitor and communicate service levels continuously.  Use team cooperation to implement lean concepts that improve service to customers.

•   Monitor staff performance continuously and provide timely feedback, including annual performance appraisal process.

•   Develop people and the team as a whole.  Includes, but is not limited to, preparing development and training plans for each team member, implementing, and coaching towards effectiveness.  Develop and execute succession plans for all key positions to sustain long term success.

•   Coach and support team members to increase capabilities and prepare for advancement.

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: Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Machine Tools

LOCATION: Taiwan

COMPANY: Medium sized American machine tools manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A detail-oriented Taiwan Manufacturing Engineering Manager, ideally with experiences in working as a liaison between Taiwanese manufacturing vendors and Western machine tools developers.

Recruiter seeks a Taiwan Manufacturing Engineering Manager on behalf of a well established European and American specialized machine tool firm that serves consumer woodworking and furniture-making markets.

The objective is to oversee Taiwan vendors and to seamlessly work with both the product design and marketing teams and the Taiwan manufacturing vendors to make the best possible product. A focus is on cost effectiveness, without being at the expense of quality.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Thailand General Manager - Food Ingredients

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: European food products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Thai 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.

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: 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: Plant Manager - Dental Products

LOCATION: Malaysia

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Packaging Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: a Plant Manager with experience in high volume consumer grade plastic manufacturing. English and local language essential. Must be a good motivator and show strong leadership skills.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a manufacturer of dental products, a Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will manage all aspects of production (priority), including engineering, logistics, quality management, product introduction,production planning, health and safety, HR The Plant Manager needs to have a very good understanding of GMP and clean room manufacturing. Pharmaceutical experience is a benefit. Experience of working for a western company a benefit.  .

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Indonesia Plant Manager - Consumer Durables

LOCATION: Indonesia (Surabaya)

COMPANY: Fast growing Australian Consumer Durables firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: World-class Plant Manager with plant management experiences in Indonesia, ideally in plastics, furniture, or consumer durables. A strong focus on Quality and Efficiency is core to this role. 10 years’ experience in a high-value production environment as a leader or as a senior decision maker.

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing Australian manufacturer of custom consumer durables for international hotels and resorts, seeks a Indonesia Plant Manager. The Indonesia Plant Manager will be responsible for all Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Development operations as well as Manufacturing Support functions, Planning and Maintenance. The Indonesia Plant Manager position incorporates the management of a joint venture plant along with significant managerial tasks globally. The Indonesia Plant Manager will initiate plans and processes that minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards are met that will exceed the customers’ expectations. The Indonesia Plant Manager's focus will be on implementing manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports firm's strategic initiatives. The Indonesia Plant Manager will encourage use of new production techniques and focus on fact based problem solving; improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes; manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Managing Director - Rubber Products

LOCATION: Vietnam

COMPANY: International Rubber components manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: a Vietnam Managing Director with experience in manufacturing quality rubber products for industrial applications

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a rubber firm serving the industrial and OEM sectors, a Vietnam Managing Director. The Vietnam Managing Director directs production, distribution, and operations for division manufacturing plant.

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 food 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: Executive Global Operations Director - Industrial

LOCATION: Singapore

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: Regional EHS Director - Specialty Chemicals

LOCATION: Southeast Asian location

COMPANY: Major European Chemicals Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Well organized, excellent communicator EHS Director able to instill consistency in regional EHS policies and practices.Travel should be around 30%
o Good understanding of the risks in the chemical or petrochemical industry with ideally some knowledge about coatings.
o Broad knowledge about EHS requirements, ideally on several continents.
o Having a degree in engineering, chemistry or related sciences.
o Having been responsible for EHS management for several years.
o Must be able to work independently and can be held accountable to deliver the desired result within deadlines.
o Superb oral and written communications skills and the ability to establish strong rapport and credibility with all stakeholders.
o A resourceful, adaptable, and flexible individual who has demonstrated that he/she can thrive in rapidly changing, fast growing and challenging environment; demonstrates a high level of professional and personal integrity, ethics and honesty. The candidate needs to rather have a hands-on approach, a "doer", not a "talker" which has a strong drive for results.
o Ideally the candidate will have related work experience in a multinational corporate environment in which he/she has shown achievements where relationship management, technical knowledge, and operations/supply chain management are critical drivers for business success.
o The candidate will have gained significant experience in a related industry, not necessarily coating, but close. The candidate needs to either come from a medium size company or have proven to be versatile to adapt to a mid-size company like ---.
o International exposure outside of Asia, ideally in Europe or the US, is a must to enable good cooperation across the --- Group in all regions.
o Must be willing to travel a fair amount due to the broad production footprint of the Group.
o Fluency in English is required. Mandarin or other languages would be an added benefit.

Recruiter, on behalf of a major European firm in the specialty chemicals field, seeks an Asia/ Mideast Regional EHS Director, who would report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

o Provide functional guidance in EHS topics for all sites of the --- Group.

o Manage the Group's SafeIT team for matters related to the global EHS system linked to the ERP system.

o Define common standards, facilitate know-how transfer, best practise sharing, etc. within the Group.

o Ensure together with the site managers legal compliance of all sites.

o Conduct hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies and initiate upgrades to increase the active and passive safety installations in the sites.

o Support sites in obtaining ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificates.

o Train the personnel in the sites to reduce the number of Lost Time Injuries and avoid incidents by addressing behavioural aspects of accident prevention.

o Conduct together with external risk engineers risk audits at the sites.


Business Understanding as demonstrated by:

o An ability to understand the key cost drivers for production as well as capital investments and by looking beyond direct costs to complexity costs.
o Having shown that s/he can find the right compromise between costs and acceptable risks in relation to consequences.


Collaboration and Influencing Skills as evidenced by:

o Self-motivated person who uses the informal structure, dynamics and culture of an organization to get things done; serves as a role model and is an inspiration to his/her team.
o Facilitates collaboration amongst others, e.g. knowledge sharing, and brings people together across boundaries to achieve results as a team; becoming the supporting link between the Group and the regions/countries to make things happen.
o Establishes and nurtures strategic relationships with operations managers and other relevant individuals/groups; uses understanding of others and self to work more effectively together and actively resolve conflicts to gain alignment and buy-in from all parties.
o Used to a matrix organization with sometime conflicting priorities.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Factory Manager - Metal Consumer Products

LOCATION: Southeast Asian location

COMPANY: European consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-only Plant Manager with strong CNC production management experience

Recruiter, on behalf of a major European consumer products firm, seeks a Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Manage, Coach, Train and Support production team.
• Handle & program 5-Axis Machining center for daily made to order production.
• Handle & program 5-Axis CNC grinding center for day to day jobs.
• Handle PTA Welding center.

Following skills are required:
• >20 years Hands-on working Experience in CNC Milling, Turning and Grinding with 4-5 axis machines.
• Excellent knowledge of solidworks.
• Knowledge in ISO advanced coding.
• Excellent English (both spoken and written)
• Experience with Mazatrol Matrix 2 is an advantage.
• Experience with PTA Welding technology is an advantage.
• Willing to work in a small team and very autonomous.
• Good Computer skills.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Operations Manager - Toys

LOCATION: South Asian location

COMPANY: Well established plush toys manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Operations Head with lean manufacturing and six-sigma expertise involving consumer products
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences or Production Management or Business Management
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Soft Toy Manufacturing, and minimum of 5 year experience at senior level. Experience of working in an international environment is essential.
• High degree of business and organizational awareness / best practice procedures such as lean manufacturing and six-sigma.
• Influencing and negotiating skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience in Project Management will be an added qualification, but not necessary.

Recruiter, on behalf of a major firm in the plush toys field, seeks a Senior Operations Manager. The Senior Operations Manager reports to the Group CEO and is responsible for the entire manufacturing operation, which starts from planning. S/he will be responsible for:
• Designing and meeting operational targets and the optimization and delivery to plan of factory output
• Liaison with merchandisers and sales teams to ensure that the appropriate RM and FG stock levels are held.
• Designing, developing and implementing appropriate production and organizational policies and KPIs.
• Ensuring adequate industrial engineering and supervisory support is provided to the production teams
• Ensuring the customer focus and compliance with all legal and buyer regulations

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Aluminum Die Cast Parts

LOCATION: Southeast Asian Location

COMPANY: Major manufacturer of die cast parts for the oil and gas sector

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Quality-focused Plant Manager with aluminium die casting experience

Recruiter, on behalf of a major manufacturer serving the oil and gas sector, seeks a Plant Manager who manages the production, maintenance and quality functions.
-- Oversee overall production, maintenance and quality activities in the Die casting section; Mold & Tools Setting and Process Improvement and Molds & Tools Maintenance includes IPQC & QA Department.
-- Manages utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency, meet performance objective and within the forecasted budgeted cost
-- Schedules and coordinates work flows within or between Die casting and Machining to expedite production
-- Monitor the production process and product standard to maximize production uptime and minimize rejects
-- Ensure resource allocation (manpower, materials, machineries) are optimized to maximize production efficiency
-- Ensure production cost remains low and does not exceed the budget
-- Ensure effective storage, recording and tracking of inventories of raw materials, finished goods and parts in the Production Department
-- Drive and implement continuous improvement activities in the production line through process improvement and cost control activities
-- Prepare and controls department budget, forecasts operating costs of department, and directs preparation of budget requests for production department
-- Ensure 5S and safety procedures are observed and required activities are implemented in all production lines
-- Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedures for all production operations
-- Provide management and leadership role to the Production personnel, including but not limited to employee development, performance management, coaching and grievance handling
-- Prepare monthly department performance reports to the management team
-- Ensures compliance of company policies, procedures, and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects
-- Perform additional duties assigned by the Senior Management, when required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager, Manufacturing & Quality Engineering - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Major manufacturer and marketer of notebook & tablet computers; other products: consumer electronics (IoT), consumer audio, electric vehicle (e-bikes)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An accomplished Head of Manufacturing and Quality Operations at a leading Consumer Electronics firm

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong)

COMPANY: Major electronic components manufacturing company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Chief Operating Officer (COO) with over 20 years experience in manufacturing operations, sales & marketing, finance or general management experience, with P & L responsibility in large corporations in the industry. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) should be able to lead projects of market and product development and drive business strategies and programs to achieve market share and business objectives. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) should have a high level of leadership, strong management skills and strategic thinking, with initiatives teambuilding and decision making. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) should have an ability to motivate, influence and drive systems implementation, and be able to interact with all levels of professional associates. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.  Master Degree in Engineering or Business Management or related disciplines

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading electronic components firm serving the consumer electronics sector, a Chief Operating Officer (COO), who will be at the direction of the President of the firm's Asia Pacific Business Unit. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be empowered to marshal resources to optimize the overall manufacturing operations of the Asia business unit, which includes multiple facilities in China.  Duties and responsibilities:

---Take the challenge in managing the business and spearhead the development of leading edge communication products; high layer count capabilities for high-end computing and networking markets; and high mix / low volume manufacturing geared to specialty industrial market in the region;

---Provide leadership in areas of APBU's Corporate functions, including operation excellence, quality, engineering, R&D, supply chain and technical services; as well direct oversight and overall responsibilities of managing the operational results of the facilities by supervising the respective general managers of the manufacturing facilities;    

---Oversee the profitable management and provide leadership on all manufacturing capability and capacity projects in achieving the set business goals and objectives;

---Driving performance measures for the operation and monitoring technology & operational capability, as well as talent and competency in optimizing the operational results and margin;

---Identify the strategies / maximize the resources to explore new business opportunities to achieve growth of the business in the region;

---Developing and cascading the organization's strategy/mission statement to the functional and manufacturing site leaders,

---Implementing appropriate rewards/recognition and coaching/corrective practices to align personnel with company goals

---Planning by prioritizing customer, employee, and organizational requirements

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Assistant General Manager of Manufacturing - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Major manufacturer and marketer of notebook & tablet computers; other products: consumer electronics (IoT), consumer audio, electric vehicle (e-bikes)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An accomplished Head of Manufacturing and Quality Operations at a leading Notebook Computer firm

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: NPI Manager - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Major manufacturer and marketer of notebook & tablet computers; other products: consumer electronics (IoT), consumer audio, electric vehicle (e-bikes)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Business-savvy, technically strong NPI manager

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Greater China General Manager - Logistics Services (Trucking)

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Fast growing European surface logistics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented China General Manager with significant expertise in running an efficient surface logistics business in the Greater China region. Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English.  The China General Manager must have excellent motivational and leadership skills – breeds a ‘Can do’ attitude in teams. S/he must have the ability to persuade and influence, via natural rapport and relationship building skills. The China General Manager must have experience in managing large, multi-disciplinary, geographically diverse teams

Recruiter, on behalf of a major European concern with significant global logistics assets, seeks a China General Manager who would lead and assume overall responsibility within the business unit. The China General Manager would be responsible for shaping the strategy and direction of the business unit to create an innovative, high performance organization.  Responsibilities include:

•   Fleet engineering and maintenance of owned transport assets

•   Transport Safety

•   Transport scheduling and planning

•   Order taking (Bulk)

•   Transport contractor management

•   Transport contractor selection

The China General Manager will:

•   Formulate and agree with the Regional Manager's operating budget and own the annual targets.

•   Ensure that the priorities are clearly understood and ownership and alignment is evident across the whole BU.

•   Ensure that productivity, profit, service, growth and safety targets are clear and stretching.

•   Work to ensure customer needs are met and targets achieved.

•   To be part of the commercial process including contracts pricing and operational service agreements.

•   Drive effective contractor management to achieve best value for the firm.

•   Implement global best practices, embedding strong policy and process compliance and a culture of behavioural safety.

•   Develop relationships at senior and board level within all customer organisations so as to facilitate the maintenance and growth of each account.

•   Identify and define the firm's proposition in the market place to ensure that we continue to grow with both existing and new customers.

•   Ensure that firm is legally compliant in all areas of responsibility.

•   Comply with corporate Code of Ethics.

•   Lead and develop a flexible, trained and motivated team.

•   Work with the HR team to identify training and development needs and to agree performance requirements with relevant direct reports.

•   Work with the HR team to ensure that capability and succession are maximized.

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: Manufacturing Director - Printed Circuit Boards

LOCATION: South China

COMPANY: Major PCB Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Manufacturing Director, with strong expertise in the PCB sector, should have demonstrated Leadership, Excellent Communications with customer interfacing, Planning and Execution skills.
--20 years of working experience with minimum of 10 years’ progressive production management/supervision experience in a sizeable organization of printed circuit board industry or a comparable manufacturing setting.
--Able to communicate technical specification with engineering and quality.
--Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Practices.
--Strong leadership especially sophisticated skills on People Management.
--Cost conscious, hands-on, analytical and quick respond.
--Sound business acumen and interpersonal skills, self-motivated.
--Good command of communication skill, fluent English and Mandarin.
Able to work under pressure and strong desire to achieve aggressive targets.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading printed circuit board manufacturer, a Director of Manufacturing. The Director of Manufacturing would report to the General Manager.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
--Oversee and direct manufacturing operations for a plant or a division of the plant.
--Manage and develop manufacturing operations to meet delivery schedules at the optimum level of productivity and quality as well as oversee the allocation of production personnel, materials, and equipment resources.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
--Develop and implement policies and procedures, formulate manufacturing operations strategies, build and mentor manufacturing employees and drive business results. Ensure departmental procedures and standards are up-to-dated implemented and followed effectively and efficiently. These procedures and standards are being reviewed regularly whereas necessary new procedures are set up for any improvement purposes.
--Oversee and maintain manufacturing budgets.
Identify and implement improvements for cost down, enhance productivity and upgrading efficiency, quality, less scrap & reworks.
--Manage production flow, analyzing capacity and technical capability, and working with function support areas to development and implement enhancements.
--Chair routine meetings to track key manufacturing issues and support activities.
--Identify the cause of production issues and institute appropriate corrective actions.
--Develop the staff by providing challenging leadership opportunities, along with tools, techniques, training and resources to expand their knowledge.
--Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, systems and processes.
--Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Practices.
--Experience in high layer, advanced HDI, flexible circuit, rigid-flex, substrate manufacturing, and new product introduction to support leading edge communication products; high layer count capabilities for high-end computing and networking markets; geared to specialty industrial market in the region; mSAP technology experience preferred


Education, Qualification and training
Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in Manufacturing, Engineering, Management or related discipline.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Engineering - Printed Circuit Boards

LOCATION: South China

COMPANY: Major PCB Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An experienced PCB Engineering Manager
--At least 10 years of working experience in PCB field experience in which at least 5 years in management level
--Well versed in solving technical problems in different processes of PCB manufacturing
--Familiar with the operation and function of PCB facilities, machinery and equipment
--Proficient in written and verbal English, Chinese and Mandarin
--Experience in high layer, advanced HDI,flexible circuit, rigid-flex, substrate manufacturing, and new product introduction to support leading edge communication products; high layer count capabilities for high-end computing and networking markets; geared to specialty industrial market in the region; mSAP technology experience preferred

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading printed circuit board manufacturer, a Director of Engineering. The Director of Engineering would report to the General Manager.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
--Responsible for leading the Engineering related Departments including ME, PE, SE and EIE  to ensure the smooth operations for all PCB products lines in Plants
--Evaluate requirements and direct engineering activities associates with product design, development and modification
--Recommend and oversee expansion and modernization of manufacturing facilities


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
--Develop overall engineering strategy and objectives to help ensure the company achieves its overall business objectives
--Provide technical and management leadership to a multi-disciplinary group of engineers
--Direct design, development and improvement designs for the PCB products and technologies
--Ensure that good or high end technology concepts are used in the development of products
--Monitor, analyse and work with manufacturing to drive capability improvements throughout the plant
--Develop technology roadmaps and work with senior management to justify investments in new technology and process capability, while maintaining a competitive cost position
--Meet with key customers on a regular basis to understand current and future design needs. Review customer technology roadmaps and provide periodic gap analysis and recommendations
--Provide leadership to promote the strategic use of quality systems to fully understand the baseline manufacturing capabilities and to advance these capabilities
--Promote multi disciplinary/multi organizational teams to improve manufacturing quality and capability
--Develop a strong relationship with the technical supplier community to gain their on-site participation in the technology development and improvement process
--When a new capital update is required, provide direction and oversight on business justification, generation of machine specification and acceptance criteria, supplier evaluation and installation with full operational documentation
--Stay abreast of industry technology developments
--Work close with the sales organization to stay close to customer development while presenting technology updates as required
--Provide monthly updates on the status of all key programs and development


Education, Qualification and training
Degree holder or above in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Pumps

LOCATION: China (Suzhou)

COMPANY: Leading European Pumps Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Familiar with western business practices.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a European pumps manufacturer. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. All around good business professional with a strong Profit and Loss Mentality.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director, Global Corporate Quality - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong, Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Medium-sized business unit of US$1B+ European Multinational Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong communicator, firm character with strong devotion to Quality. A person with fluency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not required. English fluency required. Experience with custom products, particularly electronic components, would be a plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multinational electronics firm whose medium sized business unit employs 150 people in the USA and Europe and 3,000 in China (3 plants), a Corporate Global Quality Director. Position includes Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing Quality. The goal of the Global Corporate Quality Director is to instill a Quality mindset in all offices and departments. The principal responsibilities will be to develop root cause analysis, audit systems and corrective action. There will be a dotted-line relationship to the General Manager, Asia, but this position reports to the unit President. While the regional focus will be on China, there might also be interest in implementing quality in factories in Mexico, the Philippines, and Eastern Europe.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Building Materials

LOCATION: China (Shanxi Province)

COMPANY: European Building Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong manufacturing optimization skills. Familiar with western business practices.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a European manufacturer. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Consumer Goods

LOCATION: China (Dongguan)

COMPANY: International Procurement Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Consumer goods China General Manager with manufacturing experience. Fluent English and Mandarin. Motivated, outgoing, hands-on, team leader. Independent thinker, with an ability to solve problems effectively.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a global procurement firm that specializes in decorative metal bath accessories and giftware. Reporting to the President, the China General Manager will oversee the daily activities of business, including production and R&D departments. The China General Manager will help transform the business from an OEM purchasing/trading company to a manufacturer working from a direct cost basis with raw material suppliers and developing its own production operation.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Plant Manager - Plastic Products

LOCATION: China (Donggua)

COMPANY: Major Plastic Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, results-oriented Chinese (Mandarin)-English China Manufacturing Director. Cantonese fluency a strong plus. China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager or China Plant Manager, on behalf of an established firm providing foam products, labels, and rubber components to the electronics, hard-disk drive, medical and automotive sectors. Reporting to the Managing Director and General Manager at headquarters, the China General Manager will promote and market successfully the services and products of the company and the group; establish and maintain excellent relationship with customers, suppliers and business partners; procure the achievements of the goals and targets set and participate in the strategic planning of the company and group. The China General Manager will be responsible for the profitability of the company and group, and the overall operations and financial management functions including bottom-line results of the company.

-- Full management responsibilities of the company with the oversight of a proper system of sound internal contrails in the company in compliance with the group’s policies and good accounting practices

-- Reporting analytically in financial, administrative and operational performance, with corrective plans, where necessary and meeting business and profit objectives.

-- Organizing and ensuring a prompt reporting system of the required reports is in place, and presentation of company’s performance, and budgets at executive meetings.

-- Report monthly P&L, sales vs. sales budget, cash flow and accounts receivables.

-- Report monthly headcount, machine and labor productivity, material yield improvements, rejects and corrective actions and its trend (per report schedule).

-- Report continuous improvement on resources (4M) (per report schedule)

-- Prepare annual sales budget and profit and loss (per budget preparation schedule).

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Managing Director/ China Plant Manager  - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Leading American Electrical Equipment Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with solid ethics and understanding of western business practices. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager/ China Plant Manager, on behalf of a highly regarded US firm in the electrical components and electrical equipment manufacturing field. To manage this fast growing business unit, the China General Manager/ China Plant Manager should have had experiences with composites manufacturing.

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: China Quality Head - Notebook Computers

LOCATION: China

COMPANY: Major Notebook Computer and Tablet Computer Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Accomplished Laptop Computer Quality Head. Fast paced, efficient, able to inculcate a culture of continuous improvement and quality

Recruiter seeks a Head of Quality on behalf of a well established notebook computer manufacturer.
S/he must have extensive experience in the whole notebook computer processes, which include but not limited to engineering/ production /QA /QC, s/he must be very knowledgeable on the latest industry practices and quality standards to ensure that firm's products will match the quality or even surpass the big brand names.

The whole quality department is under this person's jurisdiction, from incoming materials, to manufacturing quality, to finished product quality to customer quality. This person should ideally be from one of the renowned notebook brands and have been in charge of the whole notebook quality department.

The Quality Head reports to the General Manager and to the CEO of the company.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Director, Quality - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen & Chongqing)

COMPANY: Medium-sized business unit of US$1B+ European Multinational Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong communicator, firm character with strong devotion to Quality. A person with fluency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus but not required. English fluency required. Experience with custom products, especially high mix products, would be a plus.

Recruiter seeks a Quality Director on behalf of a major European electronic components firm. The environment in the plants at this firm is that there is extreme flexibility in the assembly lines. Therefore, candidates whose experience has largely been with standard products, probably would find this kind of production model too complicated to adjust to.

The business unit employs 3,000 in China at 3 plants. The Quality Director will oversee Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing Quality. The goal of the Quality Director is to instill a Quality mentality in the manufacturing staff. The principal responsibilities will be to develop root cause analysis, audit systems and corrective action. There will be a dotted-line relationship to the General Manager, Asia, but this position reports to the unit President.

Candidates do not have to have come from the electronic component sector. What is most important is that the Quality Director be an outstanding communicator, who can be a clear motivator in establishing a first class Quality-first mindset.

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: 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: Vice President, Corporate Quality - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong, Shenzhen); Silicon Valley; Germany

COMPANY: Medium-sized business unit of US$1B+ Multinational Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong communicator, firm character with strong devotion to Quality. Strong preference to a person with fluency in Mandarin Chinese. English fluency required.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multinational electronics firm whose medium sized business unit employs 150 people in the USA and Europe and 3,000 in China, a Corporate Quality Vice President. This is a new position for the firm, whose quality has been done at the factory level. Position includes Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing Quality. The goal of the VP Quality is to instill a Quality mindset in all offices and departments, even design, marketing and sales. However, the principal responsibilities will be to develop root cause analysis, audit systems and corrective action. There will be a dotted-line relationship to the General Manager, Asia and to the China Plant Manager, but this position reports to the unit President. While the regional focus will be on China, there might also be interest in implementing quality in factories in Mexico and Eastern Europe.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Fast-Growing Consumer Electronics Manufacturer