Operations Manager for a new European factory

Our client - a global industrial and mechatronics solution provider with headquarter in Switzeland, is now looking for Operations Manager for their new factory in Bac Ninh province.

1.     Manufacturing Operations

• Coordinate daily production activities.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Support achievement of production targets and delivery commitments.
• Assist in implementation of manufacturing best practices.
• Support production transfers and industrialization activities.
• Escalate operational issues and propose corrective actions.

2.     Production Planning & SIOP Support·    

•  Support production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Monitor material availability for manufacturing.
• Coordinate production priorities with planning and supply chain teams.
• Participate in SIOP review activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages.

3.     Logistics & Warehouse

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Monitor warehouse operations and inventory accuracy.
• Support customs and import/export coordination.
• Ensure timely shipment of customer orders.
• Work with logistics providers to optimize delivery performance.

4.     Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Coordinate purchasing activities according to approved procedures.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding delivery commitments.
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Monitor material shortages and supply risks.
• Assist in identifying local sourcing opportunities.

5.     Quality Management

• Support implementation of quality standards.
• Monitor quality performance indicators.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support customer and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and documentation requirements.

6.     Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing projects.
• Assist implementation of process standardization.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Support equipment installation and process validation activities.

7.     EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) Compliance

• Promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety inspections and corrective action follow-up.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives.

8.     Team Supervision and Coordination

• Coordinate activities of production, warehouse, and operational support teams.
• Support employee training and development.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Promote values and target behaviors.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding activities.

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline.
• Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, assembly, logistics, supply chain, production planning or industrial operations.
• Fluency English and conversational Chinese (speaking and listening).
• Experience working in an international or multinational manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Practical exposure to ERP systems, production reporting, inventory control, and operational KPIs.
• Experience supporting factory start-up, production transfer, or industrialization activities is an advantage.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or problem-solving training is preferred but not mandatory.