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Operation Director <台中外商 - 廠長>

Taichung Permanent View Job Description
An international manufacturing business is seeking a Director of Operations - Asia to lead its Taiwan-based operations and regional supply chain strategy. This role combines operational leadership, supplier development, organisational transformation, and team-building responsibilities to support significant business growth across Asia.
  • Senior leadership role with full ownership of Asia operations initiatives.
  • Build scalable factory operation capabilities with direct executive exposure.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing international manufacturer serving global markets with highly engineered products. The organisation is expanding its product portfolio and manufacturing footprint across Asia, creating an opportunity for an experienced operations leader to play a critical role in shaping future growth and operational excellence.

Job Description



Operations Leadership

  • Lead daily operations for the Taiwan manufacturing organisation and oversee the broader Asia operational strategy.
  • Implement governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms to improve visibility and accountability.
  • Drive standardisation of manufacturing, quality, and supplier-related processes.
  • Partner closely with global functions including Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Human Resources.



Supplier & Supply Chain Management

  • Evaluate and optimise the supplier base, focusing on capability, performance, quality, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop regional sourcing and supplier development strategies to support business growth.
  • Reduce dependency on single-source suppliers and establish multi-sourcing plans where appropriate.
  • Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance management activities.
  • Strengthen procurement and supply chain planning capabilities to ensure long-term supply continuity.



Organisational Development

  • Build credibility with local teams and regional stakeholders.
  • Develop leadership capabilities within the Taiwan organisation.
  • Identify, retain, and accelerate high-potential talent.
  • Foster collaboration across multicultural teams and international business units.



Transformation & Growth

  • Conduct a comprehensive operational assessment and develop improvement roadmaps.
  • Lead strategic improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
  • Create sustainable structures, systems, and processes that support future expansion.

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain management, including significant experience in Taiwan.
  • At least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as Operations Director, General Manager, Plant Manager, or Supply Chain Director.
  • Strong experience in supplier qualification, audits, PPAP, NPI, and supplier development.
  • Proven capability managing cross-functional teams within multicultural Asian and Western business environments.
  • Fluent Mandarin and business-level English communication skills.
  • Experience within entrepreneurial, fast-growing, or mid-sized organisations where flexibility and hands-on leadership are essential.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and operational excellence methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and Control Plans.
  • Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package and life-work balanced
  • High-impact regional leadership position with broad operational responsibility.
  • Direct interaction with executive management and key global stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to shape organisational structure, supplier strategy, and long-term business growth across Asia.
  • Dynamic environment that offers significant autonomy, influence, and career development opportunities.



Contact
Eddie Chien
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074685
Phone number
+886 2 8729 8260

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Operations Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Taichung
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eddie Chien
Consultant phone
+886 2 8729 8260
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074685

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