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Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Posted: 08/15/2025
Job Number: 1717
Pay Rate: 150,000
Job Description
Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Location: US (East Coast preferred) or Taiwan—hybrid
Travel: ~20–30% to Taiwan/Asia
Reports to: COO
Mission
Drive operational excellence across brands existing FATP manufacturing setup while expanding vendor network, improving quality, reducing costs, and ensuring reliable scale-up in APAC.
What You’ll Own
Area
Requirement
Manufacturing
8–12+ yrs in manufacturing and supply chain management (consumer electronics, durable goods, or comparable industries)
Domain Fit
Experience in e-scooter, e-bike, or connected fitness devices is a major plus, but not required
Geography
Deep Taiwan/Asia manufacturing exposure; strong supplier network
Scale
Led mass production (10k–100k+ units/year)
Ops
Directly managed FATP or CM/ODM partners
Quality
Built/owned QC systems (IQC/IPQC/OQC), reduced DPPM/RMA at scale
Sourcing
Vendor diversification, dual-sourcing, and cost-down programs
Negotiation
Strong track record with APAC suppliers (pricing, terms, tooling)
Working Style
Comfort with Asia time zones + ~20–30% travel
Certifications
Familiarity with consumer electronics compliance (UL/ETL, CE, RoHS)
Location: US (East Coast preferred) or Taiwan—hybrid
Travel: ~20–30% to Taiwan/Asia
Reports to: COO
Mission
Drive operational excellence across brands existing FATP manufacturing setup while expanding vendor network, improving quality, reducing costs, and ensuring reliable scale-up in APAC.
What You’ll Own
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Manufacturing Operations
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Oversee FATP production—capacity planning, line performance, and OTD.
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Continuously improve yield, takt time, and throughput.
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Partner with FATP engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.
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Supplier & Vendor Management
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Expand vendor base in Taiwan/Asia for key components.
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Build dual-sourcing and resilience into supply chain.
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Negotiate commercial terms and drive cost-down initiatives.
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Quality & Reliability
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Strengthen IQC/IPQC/OQC processes.
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Lead supplier audits and scorecards.
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Drive DPPM, RMA, and reliability improvements using structured methods (PFMEA/DFMEA, 8D).
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Cost & Efficiency
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Own costed BOMs and deliver continuous cost reductions.
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Implement VA/VE programs with suppliers.
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Track and deliver quarterly PPV improvements.
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Logistics & Planning
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Manage production schedules, inventory, and global logistics with 3PLs.
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Ensure seamless flow from Asia to US markets.
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Lead S&OP cadence aligned with sales forecasts.
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Cross-Functional Leadership
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Partner with Hardware, Firmware, and Customer Ops on ramp and issue resolution.
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Act as the cultural and communication bridge between brand and APAC vendors.
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Area
Requirement
Manufacturing
8–12+ yrs in manufacturing and supply chain management (consumer electronics, durable goods, or comparable industries)
Domain Fit
Experience in e-scooter, e-bike, or connected fitness devices is a major plus, but not required
Geography
Deep Taiwan/Asia manufacturing exposure; strong supplier network
Scale
Led mass production (10k–100k+ units/year)
Ops
Directly managed FATP or CM/ODM partners
Quality
Built/owned QC systems (IQC/IPQC/OQC), reduced DPPM/RMA at scale
Sourcing
Vendor diversification, dual-sourcing, and cost-down programs
Negotiation
Strong track record with APAC suppliers (pricing, terms, tooling)
Working Style
Comfort with Asia time zones + ~20–30% travel
Certifications
Familiarity with consumer electronics compliance (UL/ETL, CE, RoHS)
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