A globally recognized consumer goods manufacturing company
Role overview:
The client is seeking a Plant Manager to lead end‑to‑end factory operations and enhance overall performance. Based in China, the role works closely with HQ and requires clear, structured, and culturally aware communication. As a key member of the site leadership team, the Plant Manager will balance KPI delivery with people‑focused leadership, ensuring stability while driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings learning agility, resilience, and a service‑oriented mindset. Experience in food manufacturing is preferred, though backgrounds in personal care, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated sectors are also suitable.
What's on offer:
Industry Leadership — A market‑leading company with strong global and China brand recognition, offering high credibility and visibility.Industry Leadership — A market‑leading company with strong global and China brand recognition, offering high credibility and visibility.Stable, Growing Business — A solid and steadily expanding organization that provides long‑term security and room for impact.
High‑Potential Operations Environment — Rapid progress in lean and automation creates meaningful opportunities for the Factory Director to drive improvement and showcase capability.
Strong, Stable Team Culture — A collaborative, low‑turnover workforce with long‑tenured employees, offering a supportive environment for leadership success.
Clear Career Development Path — Structured training and well‑defined advancement opportunities for this role.
Responsibility:
Lead Core Production Functions Oversee Production, Packaging, and TFC operations; allocate resources to meet annual targets; approve production plans; lead SPS and key operations meetings; ensure timely MIS reporting and compliance with approved production instructions.
Set and Drive Operational Goals Define clear operational objectives, monitor execution, and implement corrective actions when required.
Ensure Quality System & Compliance Ensure full adherence to GMP, HACCP, and IFS standards; oversee quality documentation and process records; supervise sanitation programs; ensure manufacturing and storage follow approved procedures; support HACCP activities, crisis response, and required validations.
Manage Cost and Budget Review departmental budgets and approve related purchase orders and contracts.
Develop Team Capability & Performance Guide and evaluate employee performance; coordinate training and team‑building; manage KPIs and drive continuous improvement and kaizen initiatives; perform additional tasks assigned by leadership.
Requirement:
Industry Background
Preferred: Food industry.
Acceptable: Personal care, pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industries with strong hygiene and regulated production processes
Must be able to quickly understand food quality systems and have strong knowledge of Lean / CI / TPM
Core Capabilities
Strong technical and operational capability to run the plant effectively.
Excellent communication skills with HQ, including clarity, structure, and cross-cultural understanding.
Leadership Expectations
The team includes many experienced employees, so the leader must:
Balance KPI delivery with people care.
Maintain team stability while improving organizational competitiveness.
Demonstrate empathy, fairness, and credibility.
Mindset & Soft Skills
Growth mindset – willing to learn, adapt, and improve.
Service mindset – able to “serve upward and downward,” supporting both HQ and frontline teams.
Resilience & stress tolerance – able to handle pressure and complex situations.
If you or anyone in your network seems suitable, contact Cece Tang through Cece.Tang@hays.cn
