Business Development Manager

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager will play a key leadership role in establishing and managing the company's operations and production setup in China (CZ), while coordinating closely with the Singapore (SG) headquarters. This role is responsible for operational management, business coordination, compliance, production setup, people management, supplier evaluation, budgeting, and cross-functional communication to ensure smooth business operations and alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production Management

- Lead and coordinate daily operations between China (CZ) and Singapore (SG) offices.

- Oversee the setup and commissioning of office and production facilities from scratch.

- Ensure production facilities, processes, and operations comply with SCDF, environmental, and relevant regulatory requirements.

- Coordinate with engineers, vendors, and production teams to ensure machines are properly installed, calibrated, tested (FAT), and covered under warranty before production commencement.

- Monitor production readiness and ensure smooth operational execution.

- Develop and conduct daily pre-work briefings for production engineers and workers, including safety topics and daily operational tasks.

Team Management & Human Resources

- Identify, utilize, and develop employees strengths to maximize team performance.

- Support recruitment activities including manpower planning, candidate screening, and onboarding.

- Ensure employees comply with company handbook, policies, and operational procedures.

- Review and recommend updates to the employee handbook to suit China operational requirements.

- Ensure all operational forms, procedures, and documents are available in both English and Chinese versions.

- Foster teamwork and assist departments in achieving company mission and vision.

Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure proper document control and filing practices within shared drives and company systems.

- Plan and coordinate ISO certification preparation and compliance activities.

- Maintain proper records and operational documentation in accordance with HQ requirements.

- Ensure company operations comply with local government regulations and internal corporate governance standards.