Director, Manufacturing, P&P, China
Core
Lead global Pulp & Paper manufacturing operations, strategy, and footprint development in China, focusing on cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and delivery.
Role type
Senior manufacturing director (Pulp & Paper)
Builds
Pulp & Paper production facilities and supply chain footprint in China
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (Pulp & Paper)
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Lean methodologies, Change management, Strategic planning, Team leadership (750+ people), Operational excellence, Data-driven decision making, Technology transfer, Automation & digital manufacturing
Preferred skills
Chinese language skills, Global travel readiness
Technologies
Lean, AI, Digital manufacturing systems
Responsibilities
Lead technology transfers and production ramp-ups across Shanghai, Xi'an, and Changzhou; Execute the China manufacturing roadmap; Scale automation and digital manufacturing; Prioritize investments for productivity and competitiveness; Lead ~750 manufacturing professionals; Drive operational excellence via Lean and continuous improvement; Collaborate with stakeholders on performance and compliance; Build future technical and leadership capabilities.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
