Head of US Manufacturing Site

We are a leading company in the wireless broadband communications industry looking for talented professionals with a winning attitude.

Role and Responsibilities

• 1. Overall Operational Management of U.S. Plant
  Oversee and manage Manufacturing, SMT, Assembly, Testing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Customer Satisfaction to achieve plant operational goals.
• 2. Drive Capacity Expansion and Mass Production
  Lead Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams in planning and executing new factory setup, production workflows, line layout, manufacturing environments, capacity expansion, and production ramp-up to ensure smooth product introduction into mass production.
• 3. Drive Operational Excellence and Performance Improvement
  Lead Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• 4. Supply Chain, Materials, and Capacity Allocation Management
  Coordinate supply chain, materials, inventory, production scheduling, and capacity allocation to effectively support NPI (New Product Introduction), ramp-up, and mass production shipping demands.
• 5. Primary Liaison Between Plant and Customers
  Serve as the key point of contact to meet customer requirements regarding production, quality, lead times, and shipping; manage customer visits, audits, escalation of critical issues, and resolution of production problems.
• 6. Cross-departmental Resource Integration and Critical Issue Management
  Manage top-down and bottom-up communication related to operations; coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Materials, and Sales teams to drive problem-solving and decision execution.
• 7. Drive Cross-site Collaboration and Global Manufacturing Consistency
  Collaborate with Asia and other global facilities to support cross-site transfer, factory replication, capacity allocation, and 1–3 year manufacturing strategic planning.
• 8. Lead and Build a Culture of Integrity and Accountability in the U.S.
  Cultivate local talent with a focus on integrity and accountability; strengthen organizational governance, KPI management, and execution to build a sustainable U.S. manufacturing organization.

Qualifications:

20+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. 10+ years of factory management experience (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Lead, or Manufacturing Director), with a track record in cross-site or global manufacturing management. Experience in Electronics Manufacturing (EMS), the electronics industry, or high-volume production environments is highly preferred. Proven experience in overseas assignments and leading multicultural teams. Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandatory);

must be able to communicate directly and effectively with global senior executives.

• Experience in Greenfield factory setup, plant expansion, or large-scale production ramp-up, including but not limited to: facility planning, production line introduction, workforce scaling, and system implementation (e.g., MES/ERP).
• Experience operating within a multinational matrix organization.
• Familiarity with the U.S. manufacturing environment and relevant regulations.
• Additional Desirable
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Spanish.
• Operational experience in North America or Latin America (e.g., familiarity with USMCA regulations).
• Experience managing accounts for high-end customers in sectors such as Automotive, Networking, or Industrial products.
• Supplemental Technical Expertise:
  Proven success in NPI (New Product Introduction) and product transfer; deep familiarity with processes and KPIs for IQC, SMT, ATP (Assembly, Test, and Pack), packaging, and logistics. Expertise in Quality Management Systems…