Chief Executive Officer

The Client

Our client is a leading provider of mechanical components to the automotive, electronics and machinery manufacturing industries. The publicly listed company has 9 manufacturing facilities in Asia and Europe that employ close to 8000 qualified staff involved in design and manufacturing of sheet metal and plastic injection molded products, machined components, toolings and assembly operations. Its clients include some of world’s largest automotive and consumer electronics companies as well as specialist machinery manufacturers.

Our client is looking for a high caliber professional from mechanical manufacturing industry to join the team as :

Position : Chief Executive Officer
Job Code : Leaders/CEO/0309/MO
Location : Major City, South China

The selected candidate will be part of a multi-cultural team of dynamic individuals working towards timely delivery of world class services to well-established corporations while ensuring complete customer confidence and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will have overall leadership of the company including P&L Management, Corporate Strategy, Planning, Budgeting, Business Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing, Product Development, Client Management, Human Resources and Finance.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee manufacturing/supply chain operations, next generation product development, formulate and implement strategic plans, policies, and programs to achieve revenue, profitability and ROI objectives, and ensure that overall performance meets the established objectives.

He/she will guide the development and execution of the organization’s operating philosophy, policies, and procedures and will be expected to attract, lead, motivate and retain high caliber professionals at different levels.

The CEO will institutionalize programs focused on operational excellence to deliver world-class operational performance, while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture and agility of the company; implement modern management concepts for continuous improvements leading to sustained cost reductions and margin improvements; and initiate strategic alignments with and/or acquisitions of complementary businesses.

Requirements

Critical competencies required for success in this role include strong Business Leadership,
Operational Excellence, Result Orientation, Entrepreneurial Drive and Interpersonal Skills.

Candidates must be highly experienced and mature techno-commercial leaders with strong track record of creating/managing successful technology businesses. Strong technical background coupled with P&L focus, leadership and team-building abilities. Passion for manufacturing businesses and a strong entrepreneurial flair will be essential.

Candidates should be engineering graduates from premier institutes. An MBA would be preferred.

Proven leadership and man-management skills; strong business focus; a solution-oriented approach; excellent communication and presentation skills; a positive, “can do” attitude; high energy level and resourcefulness will be critical for success in this role.

Candidates should be fluent in both English and Mandarin. Knowledge of Cantonese would be advantageous. The position is based in South China with frequent travel to other cities in China, Europe, Singapore, Japan and other countries.

Contacts

Please apply, with a detailed resume, to:

Mrigank Ojha, Executive Vice President
MAXIMA GLOBAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH PTE LTD
36 Robinson Road, #12-01, City House
Singapore 049315

Tel: (65) 6536 1828
Fax: (65) 6536 9877

Email: leaders@maxima.com.sg