DIRECTOR

yuen kee dumplings (s) manufacturing pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

yuen kee dumplings (s) manufacturing pte. ltd. is seeking a visionary Managing Director / Operations Director to oversee its Singapore production facilities and steer regional expansion.

The role requires aligning operations with the China headquarters, optimizing throughput, and ensuring global food-safety compliance across HACCP, ISO 22000 and BRC. The ideal candidate will lead cross-border coordination, design scalable organizational structures, and drive talent development for a

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven track record in managing cross-border operations and complex stakeholder relations across Singapore and Greater China.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Deep understanding of China’s corporate dynamics, local business compliance, and the broader Asian food manufacturing ecosystem.
• Strong HR strategic planning, workforce scaling, and labor-law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production excellence and cost-efficient manufacturing operations.
• Synchronize cross-border supply chain, logistics, and production scheduling with China HQ and overseas plants.
• Lead executive talent acquisition, organizational design, and high-performance leadership development.
• Advise the Board on CapEx, automation, and regional joint ventures.

Skills

Cross-border operations

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HACCP

ISO 22000

BRC

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a visionary and high-caliber

Managing Director / Operations Director

to oversee our food production facilities and lead our regional expansion. This pivotal executive role demands a strategic leader who can seamlessly integrate large-scale food manufacturing, cross-border supply chain coordination, and high-performance talent development. A critical success factor for this role is the ability to drive frictionless alignment and strategic synergy with our headquarters and key stakeholders in China.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Production Excellence: Drive end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring maximum throughput, cost efficiency, and strict compliance with global food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC).
• Cross-Border Coordination & China Synergy: Synchronize supply chain, logistics, and production scheduling between the Singapore regional hub, China headquarters, and overseas manufacturing plants. Act as the primary executive liaison to eliminate cross-border communication bottlenecks and accelerate strategic rollouts.
• Human Capital & HR Alignment: Design organization structures, lead executive talent acquisition, and implement performance-driven retention and training strategies for a diverse, multicultural workforce.
• Strategic Growth: Advise the Board of Directors on capital expenditure (CapEx), continuous automation, and regional joint ventures.

Requirements:

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG.

Proven track record in managing cross-border operations and complex stakeholder relations across Singapore and Greater China.

Bilingual & Cross-Cultural Fluency: Native-level or professional fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken) is required to ensure seamless communication with corporate leadership and domestic units in China.

Deep understanding of China’s corporate dynamics, local business compliance, and the broader Asian food manufacturing ecosystem.

Strong acumen in HR strategic planning, workforce scaling, and local labor law compliance.