Head of Door Closer Operations

company Vision, mission and values

Our vision is what gives us direction and what we want to achieve as an organization: To be the global leader in providing innovative access solutions that help people feel safe and secure so that they can experience a more open world.

Our mission describes our role as a company, our reason for being and how we aim to serve our key stakeholders:

•           Build sustainable shareholder value

•           Provide added value to our customers, partners and end-users

•           Be a world-leading organization where people succeed

•           Conduct business in an ethical, compliant and sustainable way

Our core values and beliefs are the backbone of our behavior, towards each other and in relationships with external stakeholders:

•           Empowerment - We have trust in people

•           Innovation - We have the courage to change

•           Integrity - We stand up for what’s right

Position summary

As a key member of the GCSEA Operations Leadership Team, the Director, Industrial Planning & Manufacturing Operations is responsible for driving divisional industrial strategy, manufacturing footprint optimization, operational excellence, and manufacturing leadership development across GCSEA. The position combines three critical dimensions,

• Lead GCSEA Industrial Planning programs, including Manufacturing Footprint Program (MFP), VA/VE initiatives, industrial layout optimization and productivity enhancement
• Assume full Plant Manager accountability for AAAHV manufacturing operations, ensuring world-class performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People Development
• Provide functional leadership, coaching and governance to plant leadership teams across the division, including leadership oversight of SF Plant Manager, ensuring alignment with divisional operational standards and strategic objectives
• The role is expected to balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational leadership while developing a high-performance manufacturing organization capable of supporting sustainable business growth throughout the division. 

Reports TO - SVP & Chief Operating Officer Greater China and South East Asia

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. AAAHV Plant Management Leadership

• Assume overall accountability for AAAHV plant performance, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Report the AHV scope to VP Operations Product Company Vietnam
• Lead all manufacturing-related functions including Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement.
• Ensure achievement of annual operational targets and financial commitments
• Establish a culture of operational excellence, compliance and accountability throughout the plant
• Ensure manufacturing activities fully comply with EHS, legal and ASSA ABLOY operational requirements
• Optimize production planning, inventory management and resource allocation to achieve customer service and delivery targets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and cost competitiveness
• Promote customer-focused operations and collaborate with commercial teams to support business growth

2. SF Plant Management Leadership

• Lead and mentor the SF Plant Manager and other manufacturing leadership team members. Report the SF scope to VP Operations Product Company China
• Build leadership succession plans and talent pipelines for key manufacturing positions
• Develop a strong manufacturing leadership community and standardized management practices in the plant

3. Operational Performance & Business Management

• Own manufacturing budget planning, capital investment evaluations and operational financial performance
• Monitor business KPIs including Safety, Quality, OTD (On-Time Delivery), Productivity, Inventory, Cost of Quality, Plant EBITDA Contribution
• Conduct regular business reviews and establish corrective actions where required
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Procurement, Engineering and Product Management teams
• Provide performance updates and strategic recommendations to divisional executive leadership

4. Regional Industrial Planning & Manufacturing Footprint Leadership

• Develop and execute the long-term industrial strategy for GCSEA, ensuring alignment with global operations and business growth objectives
• Lead Manufacturing Footprint Programs (MFP) across the division, evaluating capacity utilization, factory expansion, automation investment and manufacturing network optimization
• Establish divisional governance mechanisms for industrial investment projects and operational excellence initiatives
• Drive divisional productivity improvement, capacity optimization and operational benchmarking across manufacturing sites
• Lead annual strategic planning, capital investment prioritization and operational performance reviews
• Develop and implement industrial roadmaps supporting future growth, digitalization and manufacturing transformation

5. The overall Lead of Divisional VA/VE and Cost Competitiveness Programs

• Own the divisional VA/VE strategy and deployment framework
• Identify and prioritize cost reduction, productivity improvement and process optimization opportunities across manufacturing entities
• Establish KPI governance and benefit tracking mechanisms for continuous improvement projects

6. Compliance, Quality and Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, environmental and safety requirements
• Maintain and continuously improve ISO-based management systems
• Lead sustainability initiatives supporting ASSA ABLOY ESG environments
• Promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance, quality and accountability

ROLE EXPECTATIONS  

• Bachelor’s Degree or above, Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Manufacturing, Operations Management or related disciplines 
• MBA or Master’s Degree preferred

Selection criteria, Relevant Knowledge, and competencies

• Minimum 15 years of progressive working experience in manufacturing operations and industrial management, minimum 8 years of plant leadership experience with P&L responsibility
• Rich working experience in multinational and multicultural enterprise environments, familiar with global standardized industrial management systems and cross-regional business operation modes
• Proven success driving manufacturing footprint, operational excellence, lean transformation or productivity improvement initiatives
• Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations and matrix environments.
• Experience within electro-mechanical, hardware, smart products or industrial manufacturing sectors is highly preferred

Required competencies and soft skills

• Fluent in oral and written English and Chinese, with excellent cross-cultural communication, global perspective and cross-regional business coordination capabilities.
• Highest professional integrity, strong sense of responsibility, strategic mindset and business ethics.
• Proactive strategic thinking, keen business insight, willing to drive organizational change, accept strategic challenges and continuously iterate management methods and professional capabilities.
• Outstanding team leadership and cross-departmental collaboration capabilities, good at integrating cross-resources, motivating teams and promoting joint achievement of organizational strategic goals.
• Excellent comprehensive communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, capable of efficiently communicating and docking with group senior management and regional factory senior leaders.
• Highly structured and systematic working logic, outstanding strategic analysis, data analysis and logical thinking capabilities, able to accurately judge business trends and make scientific strategic decisions.
• Proficient in office software and business data analysis tools (Excel advanced functions, PowerPoint, data visualization tools, project management systems), capable of independently completing strategic analysis reports and high-level presentation materials.
• Strong self-initiation, result-oriented management awareness, strict time management and project control capabilities, able to ensure the accurate landing and high-quality delivery of strategic plans and key projects.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and pressure resistance, capable of coping with complex cross-regional business scenarios and solving difficult industrial operation and planning problems.

  Additional Information:

  Based in Haiphong, vietnam

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