Manufacturing Manger

Job title: Manufacturing Manager

About the Role Independent oversight of overall production and warehouse operations with a strong focus on EHS management, team leadership, and building a cohesive production team. Develop production plans to ensure timely delivery and compliance, monitor efficiency and quality, and lead the team to achieve production goals through strategic oversight and cross-department collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Oversee end-to-end production and warehouse operations (people, equipment, materials, methods, storage and internal logistics), ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and OTIF targets; manage shift planning, manpower allocation, and bottleneck mitigation.
• Monitor production efficiency, OEE, yield, scrap, and cycle time; drive corrective and preventive actions to improve performance.
• Implement and enforce quality control and regulatory compliance (SOPs, WI, SPC, traceability); support audits and CAPA execution.
• Lead EHS practices: conduct risk assessments, manage permits, incident reporting, and 5S; ensure adherence to applicable Solventum and regulatory standards and internal specifications.
• Implement and maintain SOX-aligned internal controls for production and warehouse processes; ensure control evidence and documentation are retained by policy.
• Ensure inventory control and financial accuracy: organize cycle counts and annual physical inventory per policy; reconcile variances, document root causes, and execute corrective actions; approve and witness scrap/write-off disposal per procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of MES/ERP postings (goods issue/receipt, WIP, finished goods movements); maintain BOM and routing integrity; coordinate with Finance on standard cost updates and production order settlement.
• Build, lead, and develop the production team; set expectations, coach, conduct performance reviews, and establish skills matrices and training plans to strengthen team cohesion.
• Provide strategic oversight distinct from other Production Leaders by aligning operations with business priorities, resource planning, and cross-line coordination.
• Foster cross-department collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and optimize production flow.
• Lead daily tier meetings and Gemba walks; escalate issues, coordinate downtime responses, and maintain accurate production records in MES/ERP.
• Drive Lean and Kaizen activities to eliminate waste; standardize work, improve changeover efficiency, and stabilize processes.
• Manage 5S and workplace organization; ensure equipment readiness via preventive maintenance coordination; manage consumables and critical spares.
• Uphold employee relations and compliance with labor policies; cultivate an engaged, safe, and inclusive team culture.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related; Master’s degree is a plus. Over 5 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in production planning, people management, EHS, and quality compliance.
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX requirements; understanding of inventory accounting fundamentals (cycle counts, variance analysis) and audit readiness.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills; capable of conducting operational and technical exchanges in both Chinese and English.
• Proficient PC skills; familiarity with MES/ERP systems and basic data analysis.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen; experience improving OEE, yield, and reducing scrap and downtime.
• Experience with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 or similar quality systems; audit readiness and CAPA management.
• Familiarity with maintenance coordination, TPM, and equipment reliability programs.
• Experience in workforce development (skills matrix, training certification) and employee relations.
• EHS-related certifications or training (e.g., incident investigation, risk assessment) are a plus.