Head of Operations, Asia (Medical Device/Precision Engineering)

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing medical device manufacturing business to appoint a Head of Operations, Asia, based in Singapore. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to oversee regional operations, drive operational excellence and support the company's next phase of growth.

With manufacturing operations across Asia and increasing production demands, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening operational performance, improving cost competitiveness and building scalable manufacturing capabilities.

The Role

• Regional Operations Leadership: Oversee manufacturing operations across multiple Asian sites, driving performance in production, supply chain, planning and manufacturing engineering.
• Cost & Profitability: Improve gross margin and reduce cost of goods through initiatives in yield, productivity, scrap reduction, process efficiency and overhead optimisation.
• Manufacturing Expansion: Lead capacity planning, production transfers, facility expansion and manufacturing scale-up to support business growth.
• Operational Excellence: Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance output, quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.
• New Product & Production Ramp-up: Ensure new customer programmes transition successfully from development and validation into stable, cost-effective mass production.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain robust manufacturing processes within regulated quality systems, ensuring cost improvements do not compromise product quality or compliance.
• People Leadership: Develop site leadership teams, strengthen operational accountability and build a high-performance, cost-conscious culture across the region.

The Talent

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of manufacturing operations experience, including 5 years or more leading plant or multi-site operations.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, gross margin improvement and manufacturing performance optimisation, supported by measurable results.
• Experience scaling production, establishing new manufacturing lines, expanding facilities or transferring operations across sites or countries.
• Strong background in medical device manufacturing or another high-precision, quality-critical industry.
• Hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership capabilities, commercial acumen and experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to engage effectively with regional stakeholders and manufacturing teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Asia.

Next Steps
Please reach out to [Confidential Information] for a confidential discussion.

Amanda Lim Yan Nee
Direct Line: +65 6697 7851
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R23117625