Operation Manager - Industrial Automation Solutions Provider

Wuhan Permanent View Job Description
You will lead end‑to‑end operations for a high‑reliability industrial engineering business, ensuring efficient production, planning, and project delivery while meeting global quality and safety standards. The role works cross‑functionally to optimize processes, improve operational performance, and support sustainable growth in the China organization.
  • High-impact, end‑to‑end responsibility
  • Strong platform for professional growth

About Our Client

The client is a well‑established international industrial company specializing in highly engineered, mission‑critical solutions for complex equipment and automated systems. The business operates in niche segments with high technical barriers, serving long‑term OEM and end‑user customers who place strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and lifecycle value. In China, the company combines global engineering standards with localized manufacturing and project delivery capabilities to support sustained growth.

Job Description

  • Lead end‑to‑end operational activities, including production, planning, supply chain coordination, and project delivery, to ensure on‑time and on‑quality execution.
  • Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, improving efficiency, cost control, and capacity utilization while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
  • Work cross‑functionally with engineering, sales, sourcing, and quality teams to support complex, project‑based customer requirements.
  • Manage and develop operational teams, setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with global standards, internal policies, and local regulations, while translating them into effective local execution.
  • Monitor key operational KPIs, identify risks and bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to support sustainable business growth.

The Successful Applicant

  • Brings solid experience in operations or manufacturing management within an industrial, engineering‑driven, or project‑based environment.
  • Demonstrates strong end‑to‑end thinking, with the ability to balance delivery, cost, quality, and safety priorities in a complex operational setting.
  • Has proven leadership capability, able to guide teams, drive accountability, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Works effectively across functions, partnering with engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to deliver customer‑focused outcomes.
  • Is comfortable operating within structured global standards while translating them into practical, efficient local execution.
  • Communicates clearly, thinks analytically, and remains resilient and pragmatic when managing change, risks, and competing priorities.

What's on Offer

  • A senior operational role with real ownership and decision‑making authority in a technically sophisticated, engineering‑driven business.
  • The opportunity to work in an international environment that combines global practices with strong local execution.
  • Competitive compensation aligned with market benchmarks, including performance‑based incentives.
  • Broad exposure across operations, projects, and cross‑functional leadership, offering strong long‑term career development potential.
  • A stable and well‑structured organization with a long‑term view, high standards, and a culture focused on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Contact
Skye Ye
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7010688
Phone number
+8621 6026 8046

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Automation / Mechatronics / Robotics
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wuhan
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Skye Ye
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8046
Job Reference
JN-052026-7010688

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