Operations Manager, Asia
Location: CN, , 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Consumer Electronics
Function: Manufacturing
Company profile: Tile is one of the most successful crowd-funded campaigns in history and is building the world’s largest lost and found. Tile uses a "sharing economy" model to help people simplify their lives and save time by being able to know the location of their most valuable things at any time. Currently available in 32 countries, Tile continues to bring best-in-class performance in lost and found technology to its growing community of users. Tile is based in San Mateo, California, and we’re looking for more superstars to join our fast growing and venture backed team. You can learn more at #URL_6cfb2b10493b708c723bdd5df9fea83934769d593ea2e2916cc7dc1cd8c6db88#.
Description: Position OverviewAs Tile’s Operations Manager, you will be responsible for on site management of Tile’s manufacturing operations in Asia and be directly accountable for the results. This includes all phases, from product development (NPI) through high-volume mass production and logistics support. This individual will be responsible for effective interaction and execution with vendors and cross-functional teams. The objective is to motivate process improvement and execution in all areas: output, quality, yield, resources, capacities, cost improvement, inventory control and project management. You are the daily interface between the Tile team and our vendors.What you’ll be doingExecuting: You have a clear understanding of the plan of record and make it happenAct as daily liaison to contract manufacturers and sub-suppliers: you will have detailed knowledge of how our vendors work in terms of capabilities and limitationsManage daily operations at contract manufacturer to meet delivery schedules at the optimum level of quality and productivityMotivate contract manufacturer to develop production efficiencies and cost improvementsProvide tactical leadership to cross-functional teams to meet objectivesWork closely with our vendors to ensure their production capability meets the quality and quantity requirements for production ramp, mass production and maintenanceWork with engineering team to ensure processes are in place to maintain the specified aesthetic and functionality of the productDrive adherence to Tile’s corporate compliance assurance system for RoHS II, Prop 65, REACH, and WEEE by all vendors and ensure all documentation is received and up-to-dateManage evaluation of change requests and implementation of change orders, and ensure electronic change notifications (ECN) are properly documented and archivedWork cooperatively with our product, operations, engineering, and manufacturing partners to deliver products on schedule with top quality at a competitive priceReporting on a multitude of issues clearly and succinctly with confidence
Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin Chinese and English is a plus.Experience in vendor management and at all levels; ability to effectively interact with executive management, team management, and operators.You have spent at least 5 years in a vendor management role generating consumer products at high volume.You want to be a part of a world class supply chain team and have a passion for constant improvement in whatever you do.You are results and deadline driven; willing to do whatever it takes to overcome problems and meet objectives in a fast changing environment.Team player: you are able to collaborate with team members to achieve goals, and contribute positively with our partners throughout the supply chain.You are disciplined and reliable, but you like to have fun and collaborate, and you know how to balance these traits to achieve success.Able to think strategically while driving tactical execution of all objectivesStrong analytical capacity coupled with business savvy.You are extremely flexible and able to easily change direction on short notice.You can see the bigger picture: you care about details, but don’t get lost in the details.You can take charge in the absence of leadership.You have a Bachelors degree in the related field or 7+ years experience in related field.
Benefits: Own equity in the company. Every employee is a stakeholder in our future.Work with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do.Unlimited vacation daysReceive the benefits of comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, 401K, and pre-tax commuter deduction.
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