Senior Manager, DFM Business – Site Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Taiwan.

📋 Description

• Act as the main on-site escalation contact between Kingston and EverPure, ensuring quick resolution of critical operational issues.

• Enable efficient problem-solving among engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and vendor teams.

• Serve as the primary communication link for internal stakeholders, clients, employees, and external vendors.

• Maintain effective, timely communication channels to ensure alignment and transparency around issues.

• Supervise and manage daily site operations for Kingston Taiwan, ensuring consistent production output and operational readiness.

• Ensure the availability of technical support and facilitate cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing.

• Lead the execution of on-site projects, track milestones, monitor progress towards goals, and guarantee timely fulfillment of project commitments.

• Evaluate and approve project plans and operational proposals.

• Direct on-site strategic planning, contributing to long-term business goals and operational strategies.

• Develop and implement supply chain and operational strategies aimed at enhancing performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.

• Serve as the on-site leader for procurement and supplier engagement.

• Assist in sourcing raw materials, evaluating suppliers, resolving vendor issues, and coordinating with contract manufacturers (CM).

• Ensure that suppliers meet quality, delivery, and commercial expectations.

• Guarantee a smooth production flow and operational efficiency throughout the site.

• Identify and implement productivity enhancements (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Just-In-Time).

• Optimize processes to minimize waste, reduce lead times, and enhance service levels.

• Identify operational risks, including supplier constraints, logistics bottlenecks, and manufacturing disruptions.

• Develop, implement, and maintain contingency plans to ensure business continuity.

• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operations, supply chain performance, production, and supplier health.

• Prepare and present business performance updates to senior leadership.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain and operational professionals.

• Promote collaboration among technical teams, supply chain management (SCM), contract manufacturers (CMs), and external partners.

• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Ensure all on-site operations comply with company policies, legal requirements, quality standards, and safety guidelines.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in supply chain operations, business management, or manufacturing operations; with 3–5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Extensive experience in supplier management, contract manufacturing environments, and cross-functional operational leadership.

• Proven success in managing production environments, resolving escalations, and leading end-to-end operations.

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced operational reporting.

• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence at various organizational levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off

• Wellness resources

• Company-sponsored team events