Senior Manager - Manufacturing Excellence

Company description:

About Crystal International Group Limited
Crystal International Group Limited ("Crystal International" or the "Company"), incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and registered by way of continuation in the Cayman Islands, is a global leader in the apparel manufacturing industry. Founded in Hong Kong in 1970, the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group", or "we") has a diversified product categories into five segments, namely Lifestyle wear, Denim, Intimate, Sweater, and Sportswear and outdoor apparel, with leading positions in corresponding categories. The Group operates a multi-country manufacturing platform, with around 20 production facilities spanning five countries, namely Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The Group serves a group of leading global brands, through a highly differentiated "Co-creation" business model, offering value-added services and satisfying our customers through accumulated knowledge of the fashion market, promptness of service and creative innovation. We strive to produce the right products at the right time and at the right cost which is critical component to the success of our customers' global apparel brands in an ever-changing industry environment. The Group maintains a keen focus on sustainability and was ranked 17th out of 50 in the Fortune business magazine "Change the World" list in 2016. The list recognises companies across the world that have made significant social and environmental contributions.

Please visit Crystal International's corporate website at http://www.crystalgroup.com for more information.

Job description:

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Excellence

  • Identify and implement innovative solutions that improve productivity, quality, and cost in denim production.

  • Conduct studies and benchmarking to propose new machinery, systems, methodologies, and technologies.

  • Lead cross‑functional Continuous Improvement projects; track impact and sustain results.

  • Develop efficiency and cost‑saving strategies through layout optimization, method improvement, and systems streamlining.

  • Guide IE teams to collect and analyze performance trends; translate insights into action plans.

  • Drive automation and innovation projects for bulk production; manage roadmaps and progress reviews.

  • Evaluate and maintain strategic partnerships with advanced/automated machinery suppliers.

• Mechanic R&D

  • Lead R&D to enhance machine efficiency, reliability, and performance for denim operations.

  • Introduce and implement new technologies and automation to streamline processes and reduce downtime.

  • Collaborate with engineering to design and prototype machinery; oversee trials and industrialization.

  • Stay abreast of industry trends; recommend and execute relevant upgrades and retrofits.

  • Integrate new machinery seamlessly into existing systems and standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 15+ years in apparel/denim manufacturing, industrial engineering, or manufacturing excellence; multi‑factory experience preferred.

• Proven track record leading Lean/Continuous Improvement programs with measurable impact on cost, quality, and throughput.

• Hands‑on experience with automation, advanced machinery selection, installation, and supplier management.

• Solid understanding of production line balancing, time & motion study, layout design, and method engineering.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management; ability to coach cross‑functional teams and influence change.

• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.

• Good command of English & Chinese

• Extensive travel to overseas is required

We offer:

Double pay, Performance bonus, Medical insurance, Life insurance