Plant Operations Manager

Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated Plant Operations Manager to spearhead the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Dongguan. This role offers a rare chance to manage the transition of operations from Shenzhen while overseeing the development of a cutting-edge plant from its inception.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary liaison with local government bodies.
• Ensuring a safe workplace while adhering to all legal standards.
• Guiding the construction and installation phases to meet critical project deadlines.
• Handling the profit and loss statement and implementing the yearly budget, including capital investments.
• Driving daily facility operations with a focus on production efficiency, quality standards, and prompt delivery.
• Building and nurturing a capable team of managers and supervisors.
• Fostering strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction.

Location: Dongguan

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin, written and spoken.
• Extensive experience managing manufacturing operations or serving as a plant manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• Previous involvement in establishing or relocating a factory within China.
• Thorough understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory management, and operational stewardship.
• Strong grasp of business principles such as budgeting, cost management, planning, and key performance indicators.
• Excellent skills in interpersonal communication.
• Familiarity with multinational corporate environments.
• Knowledge of local regulations governing plant operations.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package: RMB 1-1.2M annually.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• The chance to lead a pivotal manufacturing operation in Dongguan.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

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Mainland China

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We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding compensation and benefits in mainland China and Hong Kong. This includes adherence to minimum wage standards, mandatory provident fund schemes (in Hong Kong), and social insurance programs (in mainland China).

Working Hours and Leave

We respect and comply with local labor laws regarding working hours, rest days, and various types of leave, including annual leave, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave, as stipulated by the labor laws of mainland China and the Employment Ordinance of Hong Kong.

Workplace Harassment

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We respect the right of employees to form and join labor unions in mainland China, as provided for in the Trade Union Law of the People's Republic of China. In Hong Kong, we respect employees' rights to join trade unions in accordance with the Employment Ordinance.

Language Policy

In recognition of the linguistic diversity in our operating regions:

• In mainland China, all official communications will be in Mandarin Chinese, with English translations provided where necessary.
• In Hong Kong, official communications will be provided in both Chinese (Traditional) and English, in accordance with the official bilingual policy of the HKSAR.

Compliance with Local Laws

We strictly adhere to all applicable local and national laws governing employment practices in mainland China and Hong Kong. This includes, but is not limited to, the Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and the Employment Ordinance of Hong Kong.

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