Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Reviewing, approve, and managing the daily operational activities of the Operations Department.Managing direct reports through coaching and mentoring, resolving operational issues, conducting performance evaluations, making recommendations on personnel actions, motivating the team, and participating in goal setting while monitoring performance across the following functional areas:

• Safety and environmental compliance for all product lines
• Production operations and product quality

• Manufacturing Engineering

  Budget Management

• Lead the preparation, management, and reporting of the annual operating budget.
• Ensure effective execution of approved budgets related to investments and operating expenses.
• Develop and manage capacity budgets including headcount and equipment—based on business forecasts.

• Logistics budgets and inbound/outbound cost management ensuring cost visibility, financial disciplines

  Lean Project and Continuous Improvement

• Lean Sponsor to initiate, support, and reinforce lean initiatives across the organization.
• Lead the identification of process improvement opportunities related to 5S+1, quality, and operational efficiency, and oversee the execution of Lean activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive year-over-year productivity improvements through structured lean and automation production

  KPI & Process Management

• Define, implement, and continuously improve rigorous operational KPIs (including OEE, quality, cost, wage rate, yield, and throughput, logistics cost )

  Cross-Regional Operational Alignment

• Act as the bridge between China operations teams and the global operation organization, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables

• Provide operational insights and planning feedback to support ICO sites operation

• Ensure transparent communication of project status, operational risks, and timeline changes

  
  Other responsibility

• People Leadership & Capability Building: Inspire, mentor, and develop both direct and indirect teams (including partner teams) Actively develop talent, build a culture of accountability
• Change & Risk Management: Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks—including new product launching, new technology /machine transfers, and process changes.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate cross-functional teams with project engineering, sales, supply chain , ensuring seamless operational delivery and alignment with business strategies.

• Support and build efficient communication with China Corporate logistics team, local custom to align with Emerson compliance and regulations.

Who You Are:

• A strategic and hands‑on operations leader with a strong sense of accountability.
• Results‑driven, action‑oriented, and comfortable operating in ambiguous and complex environments.
• A collaborative partner who works effectively across functions, regions, and cultures.
• A people leader who inspires, develops talent, and builds high‑performing teams.
• A global‑minded professional with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Over 10 years’ experience in the field of Marine or equivalent business industry

• Degree in either Business or Engineering

• At least 5 years direct management experience and strong leadership skills

• Ability to learn new skills ,AI tools implementation quickly and proven drive for results

• Strong co-operative skills, positive and customer focus attitude towards the daily working relationship

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially in English.

• Experience in LEAN or “world class” manufacturing

• Ensure Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

• Action orientedTaking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

• Drive results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

• Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

• Business Insight:Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals

• CollaboratesBuilding partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Manages conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

• Global PerspectiveTaking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens

• Organizational SavvyManoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, processes, and people-related organizational dynamics

• Build Effective TeamsBuilding strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skill and perspectives to achieve common goals

Strategic MindsetSeeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Proven experience driving operational excellence and productivity improvement in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong capability in cross‑regional and global collaboration.
• Experience leading automation, digitalization, or advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in KPI‑driven management and continuous improvement culture building.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values integrity, accountability, and results.
• Opportunities to work closely with global leadership teams and influence regional and global operations.
• A culture that encourages continuous improvement, innovation, and capability building.
• Support for professional growth through leadership development and exposure to complex operational challenges.