Operation Manager

Way beyond a simple consulting firm, Source of Asia is an international business accelerator. In simple words, we enable our customers to explore, operate and grow business in Vietnam, across ASEAN, and further afield. We thrive on challenges, permanently motivated to learn and grow along the way. We believe success lies in the human relationships we build. This dynamic environment is the ideal gateway for talents, who believe, like we do, in sustainable growth. Our fast-growing company is permanently looking for new talents.

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Job Purpose: The Vietnam Operation Manager is accountable for manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain, EHS, quality improvement across Vietnam operations. This role is responsible for the preparation and implementation of procedures, specifications, and other written aids which are used for training and in the operation of the production lines. This role is responsible for ensuring that all production employees are trained in all areas of operations for the best possible product yields, quality standards, and efficiency results.

1. Principal Accountabilities

- Provide end-to-end management of the Vietnam operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, EHS.

- Represent Vietnam operations within the Group executive structure and contribute to regional/global strategy.

2. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met with optimal quality, efficiency, safety, and cost control.

- Ensure stable and efficient operation of nonwoven production technologies (carding / stitch bond)

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, yield, waste reduction, and equipment effectiveness.

- Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans aligned with capacity and market demand.

- Ensure that EHS considerations are fully embedded into operational planning.

3. Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

- Ensure consistent compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality systems.

- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality deviations and customer complaints.

- Foster a strong quality culture through robust QA systems, audits, training, and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to enhance product performance and consistency.

4. Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics

- Oversee procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier management to ensure uninterrupted operations.

- Develop strategic supplier partnerships to secure quality materials at competitive cost.

- Optimize inventory levels, warehousing, and logistics flows to reduce working capital and delivery lead times.

- Ensure supply chain resilience and risk mitigation.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in operations management within the non-woven, textile or yarn spinning manufacturing industry, preferably with Carding technology.

- Proven experience managing manufacturing sites, with a strong track record in driving quality improvements and operational efficiency.

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Textile Technology, or a related field.

- Extensive knowledge of non-woven, textiles or yarn spinning manufacturing processes, preferably carding line technology.

- Deep expertise in implementing quality control systems and driving continuous improvement in product quality.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Vietnamese, to engage with cross-functional teams.

- In-depth understanding of EHS regulations relevant to manufacturing operations and of Customs regulations relevant to import & export activities under processing and export production models

- Ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and product quality.

- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team environment.

- Comprehensive training and support are provided to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

- Access to cutting-edge tools and software to support job responsibilities.

- Other employee benefits follow company policies.