Summary: 

We are partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Operations Manager to lead a critical manufacturing facility in Thailand.

This role will report directly to the General Manager and will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end plant operations, including production, engineering, and maintenance, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site.

ASIA-PACIFIC CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER 18-Month Transformation Mandate

Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Singapore-based candidates considered with regular Bangkok presence)

Engagement Type: Fixed-term contract (18 months)

Start Date: 1 May 2026

Search conducted by: Axentia Global (exclusive mandate)

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a global leader in advanced additive manufacturing, serving the precision-critical luxury automotive and medical device sectors. As AI-enabled production systems fundamentally reshape the economics of advanced manufacturing, the organization is undertaking a comprehensive redesign of its Asia-Pacific supply chain architecture.

This is not a conventional Chief Supply Chain Officer appointment.

This is a mandate to design, construct, and operationalize a next-generation APAC Supply Planning Hub and Digital Control Tower headquartered in Bangkok. The successful candidate will report directly to the Global CFO and work in close partnership with the Global COO and Bangkok Site Leadership Team to deliver a technology-enabled supply chain model capable of supporting accelerated growth and the operational complexity inherent in AI-driven manufacturing.

We seek a leader who builds systems, not one who inherits them.