VP - External Manufacturing (Global)

Requirements

• Strong financial and business acumen, linking operational performance to margin and growth
• Expertise in KPI-driven management systems and standardized operating disciplines
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and executive stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization
• MBA/Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, or related field
• 15+ years of manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including outsourced or contract manufacturing
• Deep expertise in electronics manufacturing including SMT, PCBA, magnetics, cable assemblies, and system integration
• Proven track record managing global EMS partners and complex supply chains in high-mix, high-reliability environments
• Demonstrated success in operational excellence transformation (quality, delivery, cost, productivity)
• Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, and scaling manufacturing operations across regions
• Strong leadership experience in Asia-based manufacturing environments preferred
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Works in a standard office environment
• Travel required approximately 40% of time both domestic and international.
• Extensive international travel and hands-on engagement at external manufacturing partner sites.
• The successful candidate is expected to maintain strong on-site presence to drive performance, build partnerships, and ensure operational alignment
• Interested candidates, please Click apply or email your CV to: Jennifert@gemini.sg
• Jennifer Tho
• Gemini Personnel Pte Ltd
• UEN Number: 201001203C
• EA License number: 23S2015 | EA Registration number: R24120181

Additional Information

Our client, a global leader in precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions serving mission‑critical applications across semiconductor, industrial, medical, and data center sectors, is seeking a high‑caliber professional to join as Vice President of External Manufacturing, based in Singapore. POSITION SUMMARY: The job holder is a strategic and operational leader responsible for managing the company's global outsourced manufacturing network across magnetics, cables, SMT boards, PCBA, and full turnkey system box build. The role drives end-to-end performance across external partners, ensuring best-in-class execution in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness while enabling scalable growth and strong customer outcomes. Essential Responsibilities: Lead strategy, governance, and execution of the global outsourced manufacturing network Build and develop a high-performing team with strong regional presence near key partners (China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, US, Mexico) Drive operational excellence across all partners in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity Establish robust KPI systems, executive business reviews, and performance scorecards Ensure readiness for new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, and volume ramps Optimize manufacturing network footprint, capacity, and cost structure Drive supplier and partner continuous improvement, including yield, OEE, and cycle time improvements Partner closely with engineering, quality, sourcing, and supply chain to improve manufacturability and system performance Lead recovery and turnaround actions for underperforming partners through structured improvement plans

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