Your new company
Our Client is an EU leading telecom and IoT product company and selling channels across the EU and APAC. They are looking for their regional director for their Hong Kong sourcing office and leading a team of 10, managing relationships with existing and new manufacturing (OEM, OEM, EMS), supporting in resolving supplier issues, and collaborating with leaders in Product Development, Product Office, Operations, and HR.
Your new role
- Formal and Informal Leadership: Lead staff in Hong Kong and China, manage direct reports, and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Supplier Relations: Develop and maintain close relationships with key suppliers, support colleagues in managing supplier issues, and participate in partner selection.
- Product Development: Provide technical input for new product development initiatives and support quality control to ensure low levels of product defects.
- Quality Control: Oversee quality control over the manufacture of products in China and Vietnam to ensure high standards are maintained.
- Project Implementation: Lead local implementation of projects impacting the company's operations in Asia, such as office moves, establishing new legal entities, and setting up production in new countries.
- Operational Management: Oversee budget, forecasting, and operational costs, sign off on local payroll, and ensure occupational health and safety for all local staff.
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree Holder in Mechanical Engineering or related major is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in product development and manufacturing or electronics.
- 5+ years of experience managing OEM, ODM, and EMS suppliers in Asia.
- Proven track record of working successfully within a European-based MNC
- Experience managing teams from both individualistic and collectivist cultures.
- Adaptable style capable of high collaboration and independence.
- Open to travel to the EU, China, and Vietnam occasionally
- Fluent in English, Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin is a plus but not a must.
- HK permanganate residents are a must.
What you'll get in return
Great opportunity to work with an EU Telecom-leading company along with a dynamic work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products and driving continuous improvement.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV by emailing kelly.kong@hays.com.hk or call us now, tel: +852 2230 7484; +852 96890484. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.