Head of Global Manufacturing

Logitech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Head of Global Manufacturing to oversee and manage their manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a focus on sustainability. This role is essential for aligning manufacturing capabilities with business goals and improving operational excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Flexible working environments

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with leadership roles.
• Proven track record in global manufacturing environments.
• Experience in managing in-house and outsourced production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global manufacturing operations and ensure quality standards.
• Develop manufacturing strategy to support business growth.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership and Team Building

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Chinese & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)

Tools

Lean Manufacturing tools

Six Sigma

Job description

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The Team and Role

As the Head of Global Manufacturing, you will oversee and manage the entirety of our global in‑house and outsourced manufacturing operations. This includes ensuring efficient production, maintaining the highest quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and delivering cost‑effective and sustainable manufacturing solutions. You will play a critical role in supporting Logitech’s strategic initiatives by aligning manufacturing capabilities with business requirements. (Work location will be based in either Suzhou, China or Hsinchu, Taiwan).

Your Contribution

Be yourself. Be open. Stay hungry and humble. Collaborate. Challenge. Decide and just do. These are the behaviors you’ll need for success at Logitech.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the global manufacturing strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and cost optimisation.
• Align and integrate manufacturing goals with the broader operational and organisational objectives.
• Lead operational planning for both in‑house manufacturing facilities and outsourced partners across all regions.

Operations Management

• Ensure the on‑time delivery of high‑quality products from all manufacturing sites while meeting financial and operational targets.
• Responsibility for all aspects of in‑house and outsourced manufacturing operations, including production planning, process optimisation, workforce planning, and execution.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for manufacturing delivery, quality, and cost across all sites globally.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement to enhance productivity, minimise waste, and increase efficiency through Lean Manufacturing and similar methodologies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for delivery performance, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Implement and sustain world‑class quality systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

Collaboration with Cross‑Functional Teams

• Partner with engineering, product design, supply chain, and other departments to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles are embedded early in product development.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure alignment between design intent and manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure strong communications with sourcing, supply chain, and logistics to mitigate risks and manage partnerships with outsourced manufacturing providers.

Sustainability

• Champion sustainability initiatives in manufacturing processes to minimise energy consumption, reduce waste, and manage carbon emissions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the environmental footprint of operations while meeting company‑wide sustainability goals.

Key Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines required.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Engineering/Operations) preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including significant leadership roles overseeing global or regional operations.
• Proven track record of managing in both in‑house and outsourced manufacturing environments, preferably in a global capacity.
• Extensive experience with factory operations, tooling, and manufacturing engineering.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and working knowledge of product development cycles.
• Hands‑on experience with tools and techniques for Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver cost savings without compromising quality or delivery.
• Comprehensive understanding of quality systems and experience with recognised standards (e.g., ISO, IATF).

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams in diverse, cross‑functional environments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operational plans effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across functions and drive alignment with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Global Operations Management
• Leadership and Team Building
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Practices
• Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling Expertise
• Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
• Quality Control and Compliance
• Chinese & English fluency

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about our benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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