Head of Operations, Asia (Medical Device/Precision Engineering)
Core
Strategic leadership role overseeing regional manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and scalable capabilities for a medical device business across Asia.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Operations (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing operations, supply chain, and production capacity across multiple Asian sites
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Precision engineering
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, cost reduction, gross margin improvement, capacity planning, facility expansion, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, new product ramp-up, quality compliance, people leadership
Preferred skills
Mandarin proficiency, extensive travel readiness
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Oversee manufacturing operations across multiple Asian sites, improve gross margin and reduce cost of goods, lead capacity planning and facility expansion, implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensure new product transitions to mass production, maintain quality and compliance systems, develop site leadership teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC