Manufacturing Manager (Precision Machining (or) Powder Metallurgy Manufacturing) - Base in Shenzhen / Jiangmen, China

Main Job Duties:
- Lead Precision Machining (or) Powder Metallurgy manufacturing process development as well as product design and transfer to mass production.
- Oversee the entire operation of the division including production, engineering, quality control, production planning and control, tooling, projects and machine maintenance to achieve the division target
- Ensure operations adhere strictly to operating procedures, maintenance program and quality and safety requirement from international quality standard
- Manage and develop staff – grow, develop and retain technical skills in order to meet operation needs / business growth
- Act as change agent to drive changes and continuous improvements to bring organization to world class standard
- Communicate with senior management and stakeholders from different functions (e.g. design engineering, quality, process engineering etc.)
- Actively drive current process to Digital Transformation close loop manufacturing and continues process improvement thru AI tools.

Experience / Job Knowledge / Special Skills:
- Degree or above in Engineering / Manufacturing Management or related disciplines
- Minimum 10 years’ working experience from sizeable manufacturing companies
- Experienced in management of high volume manufacturing operation
- Background from automotive industry preferred
- Solid working knowledge in Powder Metallurgy, CNC machines and precision components manufacturing environment, familiar with technical know-how of tool design is a must
- Familiar with lean manufacturing and good knowledge of process improvement tools like Gemba Kaizen, 6 sigma SPC etc.
- Experience in Industrial 4.0 Factory digital transformation & Process Automation.
- Familiar with quality tools like 5Why, fishbone, 8D etc.
- Good Planning skills in production materials, capacity and resources.
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast and changing environment
- 5-day workweek and station in Shenzhen/Jiangmen plant, China.

Competencies:
- Leadership - able to build team & motivate people to high level of commitment & excellence.
- Liaise and communicate effectively with senior management, customers and suppliers. Able to get along with diverse personality.
- Good problem solving skills with tenacity and perseverance. Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities, need to make quick and logical decision
- Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.
- International exposure is an advantage.

Language Skills:

- Fluent English& Mandarin (both verbal and written) is a must.
- Fluent Cantonese is an advantage.