Global Operations Director

Job detailsApplication form Role Purpose: Lead LionsBot’s manufacturing-to-delivery chain from our China operations base. Own contract manufacturing, production engineering, quality, logistics, and operations SOP to deliver world-class autonomous cleaning robots at competitive cost, on-time, and at exceptional quality. Build the China operations team from zero and create the systems that scale LionsBot. Report directly to the CEO with high autonomy and fast decision-making authority.Key Responsibilities• Own the CM relationship end-to-end: cost negotiation, capacity planning, quality governance, yield improvement, and daily production management at our Shenzhen-based contract manufacturer• Drive COGS reduction within 12 months through BOM optimisation, production engineering improvements, and CM negotiations• Build and enforce IQC, in-process, and OQC quality systems • Qualify a second contract manufacturer in Southeast Asia (Vietnam/Malaysia) for supply chain resilience• Establish global logistics and freight operations (EU, US, Asia) including customs, dangerous goods compliance, and 3PL management• Build the China operations team (3–5 hires in Year 1): production engineers, quality engineers, and NPI coordinators• Create the operations playbook from scratch: SOPs, escalation protocols, weekly reporting cadence, KPI dashboards, and CM scorecardsRequired Qualifications• 8–12 years in hardware operations with 5+ years managing contract manufacturers in South China for a product/brand company• Proven, quantifiable track record of COGS reduction on a hardware product through hands-on production engineering and BOM optimisation• Experience shipping electromechanical product (robotics, consumer electronics, medical devices, or industrial equipment)• Fluent in Mandarin and English• Startup or scale-up experience (<500 people) with demonstrated ability to build systems from scratch in ambiguous, fast-changing environments• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)Preferred• Experience with IPC/embedded systems manufacturing• Familiarity with lithium battery logistics and dangerous goods regulations• Prior experience qualifying a backup contract manufacturer• Network in the Pearl River Delta manufacturing ecosystemApply for this positionAutofill from resumeSave time by uploading your resume. (Only PDF or DOCX format supported)Upload filePersonal InformationFirst name*Last name*Email*Phone🇺🇸+1LinkedIn URLProfileEducation*AddEducation #1RemoveInstitution*Add and select "undefined"DisciplineNo options availableDegree*No options availableLocationNo options availableSummaryStart DateEnd DateExperience*AddExperience #1RemoveTitle*Company*Add and select "undefined"IndustryNo options availableLocationNo options availableSummaryStart DateEnd DateResume*Drag and drop files or click to uploadSupported files: .pdf & .docx, up to 20 MBCover LetterDrag and drop files or click to uploadSupported files: .pdf & .docx, up to 20 MBADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNotice period ( by months)*Salary expectation (monthly)*What is your current right to work status in Singapore?Select an optionApply for this positionJob detailsApplication form