Operations Manager – (International Trading / Supply Chain Operations)

About the Role - We are seeking an Operations and Manufacturing Manager to lead our end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations in a dynamic international trading environment. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will drive operational excellence, ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products, optimize resource utilization across global facilities, and foster collaboration between Hong Kong, USA, and affiliate offices. This is a key leadership position for someone with deep expertise in global trading operations, production management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain management functions, including demand forecasting, production planning, inventory control, and shipping/logistics to achieve cost-effective and timely operations.

• Formulate, review, and continuously improve policies, guidelines, and procedures to build and develop a high-performing management team.

• Monitoring the production process and related activities to consistently deliver on-time, high-quality products while maintaining operational efficiency.

• Drive operational improvements and efficiency gains through the effective implementation and utilization of enterprise information management systems (e.g., ERP).

• Prepare, analyze, and consolidate internal control reports, weekly updates, and monthly management reports for senior leadership.

• Liaise closely with teams in the USA, Hong Kong, and other affiliate offices to optimize manufacturing facility utilization and resource allocation.

• Collaborate with other departments to identify and troubleshoot issues in production planning, scheduling, and operations; implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Establish strategic plans, budgets, performance metrics, and result measurements to accomplish business objectives.

• Allocate resources effectively, monitor progress, and make timely mid-course corrections to ensure targets are met.

• Maintain quality service standards by establishing, enforcing, and continuously enhancing organizational operating standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in international trading companies, with a minimum of 8 years in a managerial role; experience in sizable manufacturing operations is highly preferred.

• Proven track record in implementing ERP systems or other enterprise tools to drive production process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving, and decisive decision-making abilities.

• Strategic mindset combined with strong team leadership and people management skills; ability to engage, motivate, and lead diverse teams across functions, levels, and cultures.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).

• Station in Xiamen, Fujian - CHINA.

About Company

The Intex group of companies is a leading manufacturer of leisure consumer goods, supplying the global market with its own INTEX branded products in over 120 countries.

Our 250,000 square meters industry-leading manufacturing facilities in Fujian, China employ a workforce of over 12,000, producing vinyl sheets, above ground swimming pools, spas, water treatment systems and inflatable products such as airbeds, boats and toys.

Website: https://www.intexdevelopment.com