Chief Operating Officer (COO), Electronics Manufacturing Services

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in its next chapter. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading operational performance across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain, with a strong focus on driving continuous improvement in productivity, quality, delivery, cost, yield, and efficiency. This role also involves leading the integration of operations in China and Vietnam, establishing a unified operating model, and fostering a cohesive leadership culture. The COO will be expected to strengthen organizational discipline through clear governance, operating processes, and KPI frameworks, and to ensure that operational capabilities support customer requirements and long-term growth. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have a proven track record in senior leadership within EMS, electronics manufacturing, industrial technology, automotive electronics, or a related manufacturing environment. Extensive experience in managing multi-site manufacturing operations, particularly in China and Southeast Asia, is essential. The role requires a leader with a strong background in operational excellence, cost and productivity improvement, and business transformation, as well as a deep understanding of NPI, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, and complex customer-driven manufacturing environments. Experience in digitalization, smart manufacturing, automation, and AI-enabled management solutions is also a key requirement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic yet hands-on leader, fluent in English and Mandarin, with a degree in a relevant discipline and an MBA or advanced qualification being advantageous.