HR Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain – Asia Pacific

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to strategic planning, decision-making and implementation of the Global HR strategy & priorities for Manufacturing & Supply Chain that balances the company’s global vision with current and long-term business objectives and needs.
• Is the AP HR focal point of contact for any interactions with Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain leaders, and with Global HR.
• Develops, implements, and leads all change management initiatives within Manufacturing & Supply Chain.
• Provides coaching to Operations leadership members in implementing and communicating change.
• Leads the implementation of HR Core Processes, i.e., HR strategy & policy, Workforce Planning, Talent Management & Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards & OD/OE.
• Translates business strategy and objectives into goals, plans, and tactics.
• Develops and implements HR strategies that effectively achieve business results in a dynamic environment.
• Communicates and monitors adherence to all HR policies, practices, and procedure, as well as local labor laws.
• Responsible for building talent, capability and succession planning within the Manufacturing & Supply Chain team in Asia Pacific.
• Within approved budgets, builds a culture of “Pay for Performance” driven by clear objectives and measurements.
• Applies COE strategy & policies in a consistent and equitable way to ensure top talent and teams are recruited and retained.
• Promotes the company as an “Employer of Choice” in the external market.
• Ensures legal compliance.
• Develops, drives, and executes the Asia Pacific Labor Relations strategy.
• Fosters and promotes a climate of constructive labor relations.

Qualification & Requirements

Key Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience in MNCs, with HR experience related to multi country manufacturing and plant experience in Asia Pacific.
• With minimum 8 years in a leadership role, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Experience working in and outside China across the Asia Pacific region; experience in supporting manufacturing in India, Thailand, Indonesia market a plus.

Key Skills

• Fluency in English (written/verbal) is a must, with clear articulation and excellent communications kills.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in building high performance teams.
• Senior level coaching, counseling and consulting skills.
• Strategic Thinking & Ability to develop and translate strategies and plans into action.
• Ability to work in /with regional/ global operating matrix organizations.
• Proven change management experience and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor relations, bargaining and negotiation.
• Conflict management & resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills (internal & external).

Benefits

Health insurance, 401K, vacation, and time off; and other perks and benefits…