Senior Operations Director – Aerospace & Precision Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Operations Director to lead and optimise manufacturing activities across our Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand sites. The role will drive operational excellence, oversee a major factory relocation, and ensure seamless production in the aerospace and precision‑engineering sector.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across multiple country sites, aligning production, supply chain, quality and logistics with regional strategy.
• Establish governance frameworks, SOPs and consistent KPI reporting to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead end‑to‑end factory transfer to Thailand, including asset relocation, workforce transition, supplier realignment and regulatory approvals while minimising production disruption.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous‑improvement initiatives to remove bottlenecks and increase throughput.
• Oversee production scheduling, monitor KPIs related to quality, cost and output, and adjust resources to meet targets.
• Manage departmental budgets, control operating costs, evaluate capital expenditures and drive cost‑reduction programmes.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with at least 12 years of operations management experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing and strong background in CNC machining of complex components.
• Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• CNC machining
• Production scheduling
• Budget and P&L management
• Supply chain and logistics coordination
• KPI reporting and analysis
• Capacity planning and regulatory compliance
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation