Senior Leader, Outsourced Manufacturing Operations

Dyson; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Outsourced Operations in the Philippines. You will lead end-to-end outsourced manufacturing across Dyson categories, engaging with C-level partners, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products.

Register strong KPI programs, manage risk, and develop talent within Dyson’s high-performance culture. This role requires extensive experience in high-mix manufacturing and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ senior leadership experience in electronics or contract manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Deep proficiency in world-class manufacturing methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, and robust operational excellence practices.
• Experience managing both direct and indirect teams with outstanding influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven capability to independently challenge, influence, and collaborate with senior leadership, both within Dyson and with external partners.
• Deep understanding of risk management, compliance (CSER, EHS), and process optimization in manufacturing operations.
• People-centered leader with track record developing talent and fostering inclusive cultures.
• Results-driven, adaptable, able to excel under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin/Cantonese is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all outsourced manufacturing operations across Dyson categories in the region.
• Build executive-level relationships with partner leaders and serve as Dyson’s primary contact for execution and issue resolution.
• Oversee factory performance, ensure compliance with Dyson requirements and local CSER/EHS standards.
• Define and improve KPIs (OTIF, quality, cost, yield, throughput) and ensure robust reporting and analytics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Mentor and develop direct and indirect teams, fostering accountability and diversity and inclusion.
• Identify and mitigate risks from new product introductions, tech transfers, and process changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams within Dyson and with external partners for seamless delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Kaizen

Hoshin Kanri

Job description

Dyson is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Outsourced Operations in the Philippines. You will lead end-to-end outsourced manufacturing across Dyson categories, engaging with C-level partners, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products.

Register strong KPI programs, manage risk, and develop talent within Dyson’s high-performance culture. This role requires extensive experience in high-mix manufacturing and fluency in English.