Job Description

Factory Manager – Based in Foshan/Guangdong

Our client is a fast-scaling, innovation-driven manufacturer of premium Food & Beverage equipment. Serving markets across Asia and expanding globally, we combine precision engineering, food-grade compliance, and smart manufacturing to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Their Foshan facility is a strategic production hub and are now looking for a results-driven Factory Manager to lead operations, elevate team performance, and drive our next phase of industrial growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end daily factory operations, with direct management of plastic processing and metal stamping/fabrication production lines
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of supervisors, engineers, quality technicians, and shop-floor operators; conduct performance reviews, drive skill development, and foster a high-accountability culture
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with raw material suppliers, tooling vendors, and subcontractors; negotiate contracts, monitor supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, cost), and resolve supply chain bottlenecks
• Champion workplace safety and EHS compliance; conduct regular audits, enforce safety protocols, and maintain a zero-incident operational environment
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, and engineering teams on capacity planning, CAPEX justification, process automation, and digital shop-floor initiatives (ERP/MES utilization)
• Track and report key operational metrics (yield, labor efficiency, OTIF, cost per unit) to senior leadership; lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions when targets are missed

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related technical field
• 8+ years in manufacturing operations, with at least 3–5 years in a Factory/Plant Manager or Senior Operations leadership role
• Hands-on, proven experience managing plastic injection/moulding and metal stamping/fabrication processes in a high-volume production environment
• Strong track record in team leadership, performance management, cross-training, and shop-floor problem solving
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier management, vendor negotiation, and end-to-end supply chain coordination
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) – essential for daily operations, team leadership, and local supplier engagement

Suitable applicants should apply now for further details