Head of Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

The Head of Manufacturing, APAC AP is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations across multiple business units with the APAC region, enabling a culture of maximum collaboration, maximum accountability.

Reporting directly to the APAC Chief Supply Chain Officer, this role is crucial to drive operational excellence, ensuring high-quality standards and maximizing productivity while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The Head of Manufacturing, APAC AP plays a key role in aligning our Growth Strategy with business objectives, bringing us closer to our D.R.E.A.M. – to become the Fastest Growing, Most Loved, and Most Efficient Window Coverings Company in the World.

• Leadership: Lead and manage manufacturing operations across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to best practices, optimizing workflows, and driving operational excellence.

• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee robust quality control systems to ensure high standards of product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

• Productivity & Efficiency: Continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and optimize costs.

• Cost & Budget Control: Develop and manage cost-reduction strategies while maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring profitability across the APAC manufacturing landscape.

• Supply Chain & Logistics: Work closely with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production flow and timely delivery of products.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to workplace safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards, enforce health and safety protocols, and conduct regular audits to maintain a safe work environment.

• People & Team Development: Provide strategic leadership, mentoring, and development opportunities for manufacturing teams across APAC, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in manufacturing technologies, processes, and sustainability initiatives to align with global standards and customer needs.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, including product development, commercial teams, and executive leadership, to align manufacturing objectives with business growth strategies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations within an industrial or consumer goods environment, preferably in architecture or related industries.

• Proven track record of managing multi-site operations across international markets, particularly within APAC.

• Strong expertise in quality control, lean manufacturing, cost management, safety regulations, and supply chain optimization.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with business objectives and long-term growth.

• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of manufacturing best practices, process optimization, and efficiency improvements.

• Safety & Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of workplace safety protocols, environmental regulations, and risk management strategies.

• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong ability to manage budgets, control costs, and improve profitability.

• People Leadership: Experience leading and developing diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to navigate complex operational challenges and drive effective solutions.

• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in engaging and influencing key stakeholders across functions and geographies.

HD CULTURE

At HD, our team is at the centre of our culture. We aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse team better than ourselves and are evaluated by the quality of our team

Our culture includes leading by example, humility to learn, common sense and taking results personally.

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Owner's mentality.

• Hungry can-do mindset.

• Courage to constructively challenge "ingrained convictions", with willingness to listen, learn and adapt.

• Structured and systematic, yet fast-paced and agile.