APAC Regional Manufacturing & Operations Director

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

West Recruitment is seeking an APAC Operations leader to own end-to-end manufacturing strategy across Asia Pacific. You will lead a network of sites in Australia and New Zealand and oversee contract manufacturers throughout Asia, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met.

You will report to the Managing Director APAC, shaping regional capability, productivity improvements and capital investment while building strong operational leadership across the network.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership within manufacturing and operations.
• Experience leading multiple manufacturing sites across regions.
• Strong exposure to food safety, quality and regulatory environments.
• Track record of improving productivity, efficiency and cost performance.
• Commercial and financial capability, including operating budgets and CAPEX.
• Practical understanding of Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the APAC Operations strategy aligned to growth plans.
• Lead manufacturing performance across sites in Australia and New Zealand.
• Build an operational excellence and continuous improvement culture.
• Drive improvements across OEE, productivity, yield, waste, DIFOT, cost and inventory.
• Lead the capital investment roadmap, including automation and facility upgrades.
• Oversee safety, food safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop the external manufacturing strategy across Asia and ensure partners meet quality and cost targets.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance and HR to support new products and regional expansion.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Multi-site management

Food safety & quality

CAPEX & budgeting

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

West Recruitment is seeking an APAC Operations leader to own end-to-end manufacturing strategy across Asia Pacific. You will lead a network of sites in Australia and New Zealand and oversee contract manufacturers throughout Asia, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met.

You will report to the Managing Director APAC, shaping regional capability, productivity improvements and capital investment while building strong operational leadership across the network.