Chief Operation Officer
Posted on: 21/10/2025
Shanghai East China
Permanent
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Our Client is a leading innovator in nutraceutical and functional ingredient solutions, headquartered in China with a growing global footprint. Our mission is to empower health and wellness brands worldwide with science-backed, high-quality ingredients that drive product differentiation. From botanical extracts to bioactive compounds, we deliver end-to-end solutions for dietary supplements, functional foods, and personalized nutrition.
The COO will be the cornerstone of global expansion, responsible for building a resilient, scalable, and efficient operational backbone. This leader will not only design the global supply chain and operations strategy but also drive hands-on execution—solving critical production challenges, mitigating risks, and empowering regional teams to achieve breakthrough growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Global Operations Strategy & Execution
•Develop and implement a 5-year global operations roadmap aligned with the RMB 7B revenue goal, focusing on:
- Capacity Planning: Scaling production facilities across key regions (EU, US, China, AU).
- Supply Chain Resilience: Building multi-sourcing strategies and inventory models to avoid disruption.
•Lead end-to-end operational integration, from procurement to logistics, ensuring cost efficiency and agility.
2. Cross-Regional Team Leadership
•Manage and mentor regional heads of Production, Quality, Procurement, andLogistics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
•Implement standardized operational frameworks (e.g., TPM, Lean, TQM) to elevate performance and ensure consistent quality.
3. Risk Management & Problem Solving
•Proactively identify and resolve critical issues in production, supplier reliability, or logistics—e.g., raw material shortages, geopolitical disruptions.
•Establish a data-driven operational dashboard for real-time monitoring of KPIs (OEE, OTIF, PPV).
4. Innovation & Cost Optimization
•Drive operational excellence initiatives to reduce costs (e.g., 15% YoY productivity gains) while maintaining quality.
•Explore and integrate smart manufacturing technologies (IoT, AI) to enhance automation and predictive maintenance.
Qualifications
1. Experience
•15+ years in global/regional operations leadership, with 5+ years as COO/VP Operations in a multi-regional manufacturing or supply chain organization in Nutrition, Pharma, Life Science or FMCG industry.
•Proven track record of scaling operations to support 5x+ revenue growth in a B2B environment.
•Deep expertise in:
- End-to-end supply chain management (sourcing, production, logistics).
-Quality and compliance standards (ISO, cGMP, regional regulations).
- Cost leadership and operational turnaround.
2. Leadership & Skills
•Hands-on problem solver: Ability to dive into production floors and supplier sites to address root causes.
•Strategic visionary: Balances long-term planning with quarterly execution milestones.
•Data-fluent: Uses analytics (ERP, BI tools) to drive decisions and ROI.
•Cross-cultural influencer: Builds trust and alignment across diverse teams (China, EU, US, AU).
3. Mindset
•Thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments.
•Willing to travel 30-40% (key regions: EU, US, AUS).
The COO will be the cornerstone of global expansion, responsible for building a resilient, scalable, and efficient operational backbone. This leader will not only design the global supply chain and operations strategy but also drive hands-on execution—solving critical production challenges, mitigating risks, and empowering regional teams to achieve breakthrough growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Global Operations Strategy & Execution
•Develop and implement a 5-year global operations roadmap aligned with the RMB 7B revenue goal, focusing on:
- Capacity Planning: Scaling production facilities across key regions (EU, US, China, AU).
- Supply Chain Resilience: Building multi-sourcing strategies and inventory models to avoid disruption.
•Lead end-to-end operational integration, from procurement to logistics, ensuring cost efficiency and agility.
2. Cross-Regional Team Leadership
•Manage and mentor regional heads of Production, Quality, Procurement, andLogistics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
•Implement standardized operational frameworks (e.g., TPM, Lean, TQM) to elevate performance and ensure consistent quality.
3. Risk Management & Problem Solving
•Proactively identify and resolve critical issues in production, supplier reliability, or logistics—e.g., raw material shortages, geopolitical disruptions.
•Establish a data-driven operational dashboard for real-time monitoring of KPIs (OEE, OTIF, PPV).
4. Innovation & Cost Optimization
•Drive operational excellence initiatives to reduce costs (e.g., 15% YoY productivity gains) while maintaining quality.
•Explore and integrate smart manufacturing technologies (IoT, AI) to enhance automation and predictive maintenance.
Qualifications
1. Experience
•15+ years in global/regional operations leadership, with 5+ years as COO/VP Operations in a multi-regional manufacturing or supply chain organization in Nutrition, Pharma, Life Science or FMCG industry.
•Proven track record of scaling operations to support 5x+ revenue growth in a B2B environment.
•Deep expertise in:
- End-to-end supply chain management (sourcing, production, logistics).
-Quality and compliance standards (ISO, cGMP, regional regulations).
- Cost leadership and operational turnaround.
2. Leadership & Skills
•Hands-on problem solver: Ability to dive into production floors and supplier sites to address root causes.
•Strategic visionary: Balances long-term planning with quarterly execution milestones.
•Data-fluent: Uses analytics (ERP, BI tools) to drive decisions and ROI.
•Cross-cultural influencer: Builds trust and alignment across diverse teams (China, EU, US, AU).
3. Mindset
•Thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments.
•Willing to travel 30-40% (key regions: EU, US, AUS).