Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Senior Vice President - Head of Manufacturing Operations, Southeast Asia di PATMI Partnership - Maukerja

Our client is one of the world's largest contract manufacturers, providing comprehensive manufacturing solutions to leading multinational corporations across diverse industries and markets.

With an extensive global manufacturing footprint, the company combines advanced engineering capabilities, manufacturing technologies and integrated supply chain solutions to support customers throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to high-volume production and delivery.

Southeast Asia represents a strategically important manufacturing region for the Group, supporting global supply chain diversification, production capacity expansion and the growing demand for advanced manufacturing capabilities.

The company is seeking an accomplished manufacturing executive to lead its Southeast Asian manufacturing operations, strengthen regional competitiveness and drive the next phase of operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President & Head of Manufacturing Operations, Southeast Asia will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Group's manufacturing operations in Southeast Asia, overseeing a complex, multi-country network of manufacturing facilities serving global customers.

The role is accountable for manufacturing performance, operational excellence, quality, cost competitiveness, capacity expansion and supply chain resilience.

As a key member of the global leadership team, the incumbent will drive the region's manufacturing strategy, strengthen its technological capabilities and ensure that operations meet the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

A. Regional Manufacturing Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the Southeast Asia manufacturing strategy in alignment with the Group's global business objectives.
• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple countries, facilities and product platforms, with full accountability for regional operational performance.
• Optimise the regional manufacturing footprint, production capacity and resource allocation to support customer demand and business growth.
• Drive manufacturing localisation, regional expansion and diversification of production capabilities.
• Partner with global business units to align manufacturing capabilities with commercial priorities and customer requirements.

B. Operational Excellence & Financial Performance

• Own the regional manufacturing P&L, operating budgets, capital expenditure and productivity targets.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, yield, throughput, cost per unit and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement programmes across all facilities.
• Optimise plant utilisation, labour productivity, inventory management and working capital.
• Establish consistent operational standards, performance dashboards and governance mechanisms across the regional manufacturing network.

C. Manufacturing Technology & Transformation

• Lead the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, robotics, AI and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
• Drive smart factory initiatives, manufacturing digitalisation and data-driven operational decision-making.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering and process optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering and technology teams to accelerate new manufacturing capabilities and improve production scalability.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance productivity, quality and cost competitiveness.

D. Customer Delivery, Quality & Supply Chain Integration

• Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet customer expectations for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness.
• Lead regional production planning and execution in coordination with global supply chain, procurement and customer programme teams.
• Strengthen manufacturing readiness for new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up and high-volume manufacturing.
• Oversee manufacturing quality systems, process reliability, corrective actions and continuous quality improvement.
• Build operational resilience through effective capacity planning, supplier coordination and business continuity management.

E. Manufacturing Expansion & Capital Investment

• Lead strategic manufacturing expansion, new facility development and production transfers across Southeast Asia.
• Oversee major capital investment programmes, equipment deployment and manufacturing infrastructure development.
• Evaluate investment opportunities using financial, operational, technological and geopolitical considerations.
• Ensure successful commissioning, production ramp-up and stabilisation of new manufacturing operations.
• Partner with corporate strategy and business development teams on manufacturing-related investment and integration opportunities.

F. People Leadership, Safety & Sustainability

• Build and lead a high-performing regional manufacturing leadership team, including country and plant heads.
• Develop succession pipelines and strengthen technical, engineering and operational leadership capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational discipline, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Champion workplace safety, employee wellbeing and environmental sustainability across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour, environmental, occupational safety and manufacturing regulations.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Typically 20+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including substantial experience in senior regional or global leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, multi-site manufacturing operations within a global contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturing (ODM) or similarly complex industrial organisation.
• Extensive experience managing manufacturing operations in Southeast Asia, with exposure to multiple countries and diverse operating environments.
• Demonstrated accountability for substantial manufacturing P&L, capital investment, operational transformation and workforce management.
• Experience working with major multinational customers and managing complex global manufacturing programmes.

Leadership & Technical Competencies

• Deep expertise in high-volume manufacturing, operational excellence, manufacturing engineering and global production networks.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including manufacturing cost structures, capital allocation and return on investment.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale manufacturing transformation, automation and digitalisation programmes.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, manufacturing risk management and business continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural organisations and develop strong executive leadership teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage global executives, major customers and government authorities.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong operational execution and the ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.