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COO - Electronics Manufacturing Services

Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong Permanent View Job Description
The successful candidate will be a pragmatic and transformational operation head who combines strategic thinking with a willingness to engage deeply in execution. The individual should bring strong manufacturing fundamentals, commercial awareness and the ability to create greater integration and organizational discipline across a multi-country operating environment.
  • Play vital role in Company's next chapter
  • Partner closely with the Executive Directors

About Our Client

Our client is an integrated end-to-end Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner headquartered in Hong Kong, with design, engineering and manufacturing facilities across China and Vietnam. Serving emerging start-ups through global OEMs, we operate across automotive, telecommunications & networking, commercial & industrial, alternative energy and consumer electronics sectors.

Job Description

Operational Excellence

Lead operational performance across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain, driving continuous improvement in productivity, quality, delivery, cost, yield and efficiency. Embed disciplined operational excellence and Lean practices to strengthen competitiveness and support profitable growth.

China & Vietnam Integration

Drive closer integration between the Huizhou and Vietnam operations, establishing a unified operating model, common performance standards and stronger cross-site collaboration. Optimize capabilities, capacity and resources across both locations while fostering a cohesive leadership culture.

Process, Governance & Accountability

Strengthen organizational discipline through clear governance, operating processes, KPI frameworks and management routines. Establish clear ownership and accountability at all levels, improving performance visibility, problem-solving and execution while building an operating platform that can scale with the business.

Customer & Growth Focus

Partner closely with the Executive Directors and commercial teams to ensure operational capabilities support customer requirements, new business opportunities and long-term growth. Strengthen NPI and industrialization execution and ensure consistent delivery of quality, service and responsiveness to customers.

Digital Transformation & AI

Master of data-driven management, digitalization and smart manufacturing. Leverage automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational visibility, planning, productivity, quality and decision-making, with a strong focus on practical and measurable business outcomes.

Leadership & Change Management

Act as a hands-on operational head and trusted partner to the Executive Directors. Lead organizational transformation across China and Vietnam while developing a strong leadership pipeline and fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

*Proven senior leadership experience within EMS, electronics manufacturing, industrial technology, automotive electronics or a related manufacturing environment

*Extensive experience in managing multi-site manufacturing operations, ideally with responsibility across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain.

*Strong operational exposure to China and Southeast Asia, with Vietnam experience highly advantageous.

*Demonstrated track record in operational excellence, cost and productivity improvement, and business transformation.

*Strong understanding of NPI, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain and complex customer-driven manufacturing environments.

*Experience implementing digitalization, smart manufacturing, automation, advanced analytics and/or AI-enabled management solutions.

*Proven ability to build high-performing leadership teams and successfully lead organizational and cultural change.

*Strategic yet hands-on, thoughtful, detail-oriented and highly accountable leadership style.

*Fluent English and Mandarin, with Cantonese listening/comprehension capability required.

*Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain or related discipline; MBA or advanced qualification advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).



This is a role to take on a key leadership role in the retail industry in Hong Kong. If you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply

Contact
Maryann Wang
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JN-092026-7104146

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Shenzhen Shi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Maryann Wang
Job reference
JN-092026-7104146
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Maryann Wang is a Page Executive Principal based in China who specialises in finding senior manufacturing and supply chain talent for international and regional companies. 

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