Senior Manager, Asia Manufacturing Strategy & Operations
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Asia Manufacturing Strategy & Operations oversees performance management, operational excellence, and strategic execution for manufacturing entities across Asia, including Vietnam, China, and South Korea. The role serves as a key liaison between headquarters and regional production sites, supporting data-driven decision-making, productivity improvements, and process standardization. The position monitors operational and financial performance, develops and manages KPIs, leads business reviews, and addresses performance gaps. It also formulates manufacturing and supply chain strategies, supports capacity planning and cost optimization, evaluates potential investments and expansions, drives continuous improvement, coordinates across headquarters and regional teams, and develops performance dashboards and executive-level reporting. The role supports digital transformation initiatives involving ERP, MES, and data integration. The anticipated annual compensation range is $91,000 to $172,000 USD. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, education, experience, and location, and the range may change. The Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; a Bachelor of Science is required.
- 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations strategy roles; the listed work-experience qualification also specifies 13+ years of relevant experience or industry exposure in a related field.
- Proven experience managing or overseeing operations in Asia; experience in Vietnam, China, or Korea is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
- Skills in Lean process improvements, manufacturing, operational strategies, Six Sigma frameworks, and supply chain.
- English and Korean language skills are listed.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Multilingual capability; Korean, Chinese, or Vietnamese is a plus.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to travel internationally (20–40%).
Responsibilities
- Monitor and evaluate the operational and financial performance of manufacturing subsidiaries in Asia.
- Develop and manage KPIs.
- Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with regional leadership.
- Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans.
- Formulate mid- to long-term manufacturing and supply chain strategies aligned with global business objectives.
- Support capacity planning, cost optimization, and footprint strategy, including China+1 and nearshoring.
- Conduct market and operational feasibility analysis for new investments or expansions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production sites using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
- Standardize processes and implement best practices across regions.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Quality, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to improve end-to-end efficiency.
- Act as the primary liaison between headquarters and Asia manufacturing teams.
- Ensure alignment on corporate policies, reporting standards, and operational priorities.
- Facilitate communication, issue resolution, and project execution across time zones.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reporting systems for real-time performance tracking.
- Analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights and executive-level reports.
- Support digital transformation initiatives involving ERP, MES, and data integration.
Benefits
- Premium medical insurance coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Paid time off based on seniority.
- Paid holidays.
- Annual bonus plan.
- Onsite employee fitness center with indoor racquetball court and yoga room.
- Summer Fridays.
- Complimentary gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Relocation support for new hires.
- Work anniversary recognitions.
- Congratulatory and condolence gifts.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- License and certification reimbursements.
- Corporate employee discounts.
- Visa sponsorships, including new H-1B, H-1B transfer, O-1, and Green Card; stated as 100% paid by the company.
- Commuter support, including shuttle bus program and EZPass support.
- Vehicle perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
