Vietnam Operations Manager

Job Purpose: The Vietnam Operations Manager is responsible for leading a growing, fast-paced manufacturing operation. The Vietnam Plant Manager’s primary responsibility includes ensuring that operations goals are communicated to the plant floor and that the plant manufactures smoothly and efficiently, delivering high quality products in the most profitable and adaptive manner. The Vietnam Plant Manager brings a deep understanding of systems thinking, combining data analytics with process optimization expertise. The Vietnam Plant Manager is a cross-functional resource and continuous improvement leader in lean manufacturing waste reduction and output growth.

Reports To: VN President and/or MO Director of Production, Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement

Location: On-site at facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Department: Supply Chain

Classification: Full-time, Exempt Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop report structures and metrics to give upper management visibility on key performance drivers on the production floor.

· Manage cost, productivity, accuracy, waste, and timeliness through reporting metrics.

· Communicate clear and consistent operations goals across all levels of operations staff.

· Drive and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across all levels of operations staff.

· Coordinate floor teams to best utilize machine capacity and achieve customer deadlines.

· Develop operations staff along career path to better the employee and the company.

· Identify, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet manufacturing goals (including staff development).

· Ideate and implement changes to meet cost, productivity, accuracy, waste, and timeliness goals (e.g. visual aids for standard work, performance metrics, and training manuals).

· Direct plant staff to achieve efficient processes, workflows, and work environments.

· Manage the coordination of multi-level resources (e.g., materials, supplies, and staff).

· Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure machines are functional and well maintained.

· Educate plant staff in problem-solving, risk mitigation, equipment usage, and other best practices.

· Coordinate manufacturing Projects (e.g., layout changes, installation of equipment, repairs, etc.)

· Coordinate with Plant Superintendent to manage and maintain operating and capital budgets.

· Assist Engineering and Maintenance to design and control preventative maintenance programs.

· Assist Human Resources to onboard new manufacturing hires and support employee relations.

· Ensure plant complies with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOL, SMETA, etc.).

· Conduct and document plant staff performance reviews.

· Manage time-off requests and absences of direct reports.

· Other duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Education

·       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience

Experience

·         5+ years of experience in manufacturing supervision or operations improvement role.

·       Experience in engagement and culture change management

·       Experience in designing human and/or machine processes ‘from the ground up’.

·       Certification in Lean or Lean Six Sigma.

·       Experience in computer ERP systems, data reporting, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·       Demonstrated ability to lead and manage direct reports.

·       Proactive and motivational team leadership.

·       Innovative and reliable self-starter.

·       Problem-solving and option-oriented mindset.

·       Adaptive task prioritization and resource management.

·       Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

·       Analytical and organizational mindset.

·       Effective written and verbal communication.

·       Ability to manage multiple Projects or initiatives simultaneously.

Working Conditions

Environment

·       Position is located in an office and factory setting Essential physical requirements

·       Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and bending throughout the day

Salary: Negotiable

Candidates who have previously applied do not need to reapply

CV must be in English, and candidates must be fluent in English communication

• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent
• Working time: Monday - Friday: 7h45 - 18h00