Our client, a renowned international manufacturing group is looking for a high-potential Operations Manager to join its international operations team. This is a unique expat opportunity based in South East Asia, offering broad operational responsibility within a global industrial environment. The Role As Operations Manager, you have end responsibility for two manufacturing sites in South East Asia and Europa. Based in South East Asia, you lead the local plant managers with the goal of continuously improving the performance, efficiency and profitability of both sites. You act as an entrepreneur within the organization, constantly looking for opportunities to improve processes, develop your teams and strengthen the division's competitive position. Key Responsibilities You lead the Plant Managers of the sites in South East Asia and Europe and hold final responsibility for all operational activities (production, maintenance, technical services, CI). You ensure efficient and reliable production processes across both sites, with a strong focus on product quality and yield. You build on the existing zero-harm safety culture and ensure full regulatory compliance across both sites. You implement and embed a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement throughout the division. You develop the long-term strategy for the division, including identifying and substantiating strategic investment projects. You drive financial performance and profitability by optimising production costs and improving operational efficiency. You coach, mentor and develop the local management of both sites towards greater autonomy and leadership maturity, in line with the company culture. You set clear annual plant objectives based on defined KPIs and ensure systematic performance follow-up. You manage relationships with internal stakeholders such as supply chain, R&D, sales and finance to achieve the division's objectives. Your Profile Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience. Leadership experience in a complex, international manufacturing environment. Our client also welcomes driven 'high-potential' candidates that are motivated to take the next step towards a broader operational role. Hands-on and pragmatic manager with a passion for operations, and eager to be close to the shop floor. Proven track record in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, able to drive organisational change. Culturally aware and open to working in an international environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Fluent in English, both written en spoken Willing to relocate as an expat to South East Asia for at least 2 years The Offer A unique international career opportunity within a well-established international industrial group with Belgian Roots. A challenging and impactful role with multi-site responsibility. Strong learning curve and a stepping stone towards senior leadership roles. Attractive salary package complemented by a full expat package (housing, mobility, insurance, schooling support, etc.).