Supply Chain & Operations Director (Metal Manufacturing) - Based in China

STAFFKING PTE LTD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company is seeking a Supply Chain & Operations Director based in China. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in metal manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a solid background in production and supply chain management. This role offers a gross salary up to RM60,000/SGD$22,000, luxury dormitory accommodation, covered flights, and various bonuses. The candidate must be willing to relocate to China for long-term employment.

Benefits

Luxury company dormitory provided

Flights fully covered

AWS + Variable Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in metal manufacturing or related industries.
• Proven experience leading large manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations strategy for the Huizhou manufacturing base.
• Oversee production planning and factory operations.
• Develop global procurement strategies.

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain management

Procurement

Logistics

Leadership

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Materials Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

SCM systems

Job description

Supply Chain & Operations Director (Metal Manufacturing) - Based in China

Gross Salary Up to RM60,000/SGD$22,000 (Based on experience)

Luxury company dormitory provided in China

Flights between China and Singapore/Malaysia fully covered

AWS + Variable Bonus

Responsibilities:

Lead overall operations strategy, annual planning, budgeting, and execution for the Huizhou manufacturing base

Oversee production planning, capacity planning, and factory operations to meet market demand and delivery timelines

Develop and implement global procurement strategies, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and supply stability

Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships locally and internationally to optimise the supply chain

Coordinate closely with sales, logistics, R&D, finance, and quality teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment

Establish effective order management, delivery tracking, and customer feedback mechanisms

Optimise logistics networks and inventory (including VMI warehouses) to reduce costs and improve efficiency

Drive lean manufacturing, automation, and process improvements to enhance productivity and capacity

Identify operational risks (supply chain, production, logistics) and implement mitigation and contingency plans

Lead, manage, and develop large cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical / Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related disciplines

5+ years of experience in metal manufacturing or related industries (e.g. automotive parts, machinery, electronics)

Proven experience leading large manufacturing operations with strong people management capability

Strong background in production planning, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and cost control

Solid understanding of metal fabrication processes (stamping, machining, surface treatment, post-processing, etc.)

Familiar with global raw material sourcing, pricing trends, and supplier management

Experience working with ERP / SAP / SCM / QMS systems

Exposure to ISO quality systems and overseas customer requirements

Strong financial awareness in budgeting, cost control, and profitability management

Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-cultural coordination skills

Willing and able to be based long-term in China

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