Operations Manager

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Hong Kong to oversee multiple concurrent projects, drive operational excellence, and optimize processes from initiation to delivery. You will manage resources, schedules, and vendors while ensuring quality and on-time results.

You will design workflows, SOPs, and KPI tracking, coordinate with engineering, production, and suppliers, and implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management, project coordination, delivery management, engineering operations, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with engineering, manufacturing, automation equipment, hardware integration, or operational delivery processes is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of process design, workflow optimization, SOP development, and execution management.
• Experience in resource planning, project scheduling, vendor management, and cost control.
• Knowledge of quality management practices, process governance, and compliance.
• Ability to develop structured risk management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement approaches.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Results-oriented mindset under operational/resource constraints.
• Capable of leading operational improvements and driving execution across priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for reporting, planning, and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-project operations and delivery management across schedules, manpower, suppliers, and materials.
• Monitor progress and performance to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Drive project initiation through final delivery and acceptance.
• Design, develop, and improve SOPs, workflows, and kick-off processes.
• Establish scalable frameworks to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality across projects.
• Plan and optimize resource allocation across projects, balancing manpower, equipment, and vendor capabilities.
• Monitor expenditure and identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving productivity.
• Support supplier evaluation, vendor selection, and performance management.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration among operations, engineering, production, suppliers, and after-sales.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruption.
• Oversee quality standards, documentation control, and compliance processes.
• Lead post-project reviews and implement lessons learned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Project Management/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the coordination and execution of multiple concurrent projects while driving operational excellence across project delivery, resource planning, process optimization, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing efficient operational frameworks, ensuring effective resource utilization, and delivering projects on time and within quality expectations.

Main Responsibilities

Multi-Project Operations & Delivery Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and operational activities, ensuring effective coordination of schedules, manpower, suppliers, subcontractors, and material resources.
• Monitor project progress and operational performance to ensure timely and successful completion of deliverables.
• Drive execution from project initiation through final delivery and acceptance.

Operational Process Design & Standardization

• Design, develop, and continuously improve operational workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, project kick-off processes, and acceptance checklists.
• Establish scalable operational frameworks that enhance consistency, efficiency, and delivery quality across projects.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvement initiatives to optimize overall operational performance.

Resource Planning & Cost Optimization

• Plan and optimize resource allocation across multiple projects, balancing manpower, equipment, materials, and vendor capabilities.
• Monitor operational expenditure and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Support supplier evaluation, vendor selection, and ongoing performance management.

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Establish effective collaboration mechanisms among operations, engineering, production, suppliers, and after-sales stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular communication, progress reviews, and issue-resolution discussions to ensure alignment across teams.
• Promote information sharing and coordination to support efficient project execution.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify project and operational risks related to quality, schedule, supply chain, technical implementation, and site execution.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize operational disruption.
• Lead issue escalation and resolution processes to ensure timely closure and business continuity.

Quality & Operational Excellence

• Oversee operational quality standards, documentation control, and compliance processes.
• Support implementation of quality assurance frameworks and continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Lead post-project reviews, capture lessons learned, and implement process enhancements to improve future delivery performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management, project coordination, delivery management, engineering operations, manufacturing operations, or related fields.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience in project-based environments involving engineering, manufacturing, automation equipment, hardware integration, or operational delivery processes will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of operational process design, workflow optimization, SOP development, and execution management.
• Experience in resource planning, project scheduling, vendor management, and cost control.
• Knowledge of quality management practices, process governance, and operational compliance.
• Ability to develop structured approaches for risk management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to deliver under operational and resource constraints.
• Capable of leading operational improvements and driving execution across multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for reporting, planning, and operational tracking.
• Familiarity with project management, collaboration, workflow tracking, and reporting tools.