- A renowned global sportswear group with a strong industry reputation.
- Executive leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and overseeing operations across 10+ manufacturing plants in China and Southeast Asia
- Competitive compensation package: HKD 1.8 million base salary plus performance-based bonus
Summary
We have been engaged by a prestigious sports apparel group to recruit a Regional Head of Manufacturing Excellence. This senior role will oversee operations across more than 10 manufacturing plants in China and Southeast Asia. Reporting directly to the CEO, the position is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations, driving manufacturing excellence, reviewing processes and identifying enhancement opportunities. The role requires occasional business travel to regional sites.
Working location
Kwai Tsing
What you will do
- Drive production efficiency enhancements by redesigning workflows, balancing production lines and maximizing the use of both labor and equipment
- Streamline operations by removing delays, excess materials and activities that don’t add value
- Scale success by capturing proven methods and applying them consistently across multiple facilities
- Specialized know‑how in advanced apparel manufacturing, including down, seam‑sealed, waterproof and other technical garments
- Identify performance insights gained from analyzing key metrics—such as output, learning curves and downtime—and then set clear benchmarks for improvement
- Empowering teams by mentoring production, IE, and technical staff, while serving as a trusted advisor to raise overall standards.
What you will bring
- Seasoned professional with over 15 years in apparel manufacturing, including a decade in Industrial Engineering and Production leadership
- Strong garment manufacturing experience particularly in outerwear
- Proven track record overseeing multiple manufacturing plants across different locations
- Excellent ability to drive efficiency through operational excellence in line balancing, LEAN practices, SAM/GSD and capacity planning.
- Analytical problem‑solver skilled in workflow optimization, bottleneck resolution and data‑driven performance improvement
- Technically proficient in ERP, MES, dashboards, Excel and Power BI
- Fluent written and spoken communication in Mandarin, English and Cantonese is necessary
- Occasional business travel across China and Southeast Asia will be required
Interested in exploring this role further? Reach out to Kelvin Lau for a confidential conversation.
