Head of US Manufacturing Site

WNC Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WNC Corporation is a leading wireless broadband company seeking an experienced Senior Operations Leader to manage our U.S. plant.

You will oversee manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer satisfaction while driving cost competitiveness and on-time delivery. The role requires 20+ years in manufacturing with 10+ years in plant management, experience in EMS or high-volume production, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years in manufacturing with leadership at plant level.
• 10+ years in factory management (Plant Manager/Operations Director) with cross-site/global experience.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing (EMS) or high-volume production environments preferred.
• Proven overseas assignments and leadership of multicultural teams.
• Fluency in English and Chinese; ability to communicate with global senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee U.S. plant operations across manufacturing, SMT, assembly, testing, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
• Lead capacity expansion, new factory setup, and ramp-up for mass production.
• Drive OPEX initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Coordinate supply chain, materials, and production scheduling to support NPI, ramp-up, and mass production shipping.
• Serve as primary liaison with customers on production, lead times, and shipping; manage visits and escalations.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and governance across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Drive cross-site collaboration and 1–3 year manufacturing strategy with global facilities.
• Build a culture of integrity and accountability in the U.S. operations.

Skills

BRM

Digital Transformation

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Commissioning

QMS (Quality Management Systems)

Risk Management

Six Sigma

Sustainability Strategy (ESG)

Sustaining Engineering

Education

Master's degree in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing or related fields

Tools

MES/ERP

Job description

We are a leading company in the wireless broadband communications industry looking for talented professionals with a winning attitude.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Overall Operational Management of U.S. Plant Oversee and manage Manufacturing, SMT, Assembly, Testing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Customer Satisfaction to achieve plant operational goals.
• Drive Capacity Expansion and Mass Production Readiness Lead Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams in planning and executing new factory setup, production workflows, line layout, manufacturing environments, capacity expansion, and production ramp-up to ensure smooth product introduction into mass production.
• Drive Operational Excellence and Performance Improvement Lead Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Supply Chain, Materials, and Capacity Allocation Management Coordinate supply chain, materials, inventory, production scheduling, and capacity allocation to effectively support NPI (New Product Introduction), ramp-up, and mass production shipping demands.
• Primary Liaison Between Plant and Customers Serve as the key point of contact to meet customer requirements regarding production, quality, lead times, and shipping; manage customer visits, audits, escalation of critical issues, and resolution of production problems.
• Cross-departmental Resource Integration and Critical Issue Management Manage top-down and bottom-up communication related to operations; coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Materials, and Sales teams to drive problem-solving and decision execution.
• Drive Cross-site Collaboration and Global Manufacturing Consistency Collaborate with Asia and other global facilities to support cross-site transfer, factory replication, capacity allocation, and 1–3 year manufacturing strategic planning.
• Lead and Build a Culture of Integrity and Accountability in the U.S. Cultivate local talent with a focus on integrity and accountability; strengthen organizational governance, KPI management, and execution to build a sustainable U.S. manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• 10+ years of factory management experience (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Lead, or Manufacturing Director), with a track record in cross-site or global manufacturing management.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing (EMS), the electronics industry, or high-volume production environments is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in overseas assignments and leading multicultural teams.
• Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandatory); must be able to communicate directly and effectively with global senior executives.

Key Preferred Qualifications (Strong Pluses)

• Experience in Greenfield factory setup, plant expansion, or large-scale production ramp-up, including but not limited to: facility planning, production line introduction, workforce scaling, and system implementation (e.g., MES/ERP).
• Experience operating within a multinational matrix organization.
• Familiarity with the U.S. manufacturing environment and relevant regulations.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Operational experience in North America or Latin America (e.g., familiarity with USMCA regulations).
• Experience managing accounts for high-end customers in sectors such as Automotive, Networking, or Industrial products.

Supplemental Technical Expertise

• Proven success in NPI (New Product Introduction) and product transfer; deep familiarity with processes and KPIs for IQC, SMT, ATP (Assembly, Test, and Pack), packaging, and logistics.
• Expertise in Quality Management Systems (e.g., PPAP, APQP, FMEA) and Lean/Six Sigma practices.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strategic Thinking & Resource Integration: Ability to align operational goals with broader business strategies.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to drive decision-making.
• Cross-Cultural Communication & Influence: Ability to bridge cultural gaps and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Organizational Development: Committed to building a culture of continuous learning and safety.

Resilience & Risk Management

• Proven ability to make critical decisions under pressure and mitigate operational risks.
• Exceptional Leadership: Strong interpersonal and cross-departmental coordination skills.

Primary Working Location:
Texas, United States

Education

Master - Business Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Science and other related fields

Work Experience

Electronics Factory with 1000 + employee

Language

Chinese, English_Total, Spanish

Skills

Business Relationship Management (BRM), Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Commissioning, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management, Six Sigma, Sustainability Strategy (ESG), Sustaining Engineering