HR Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain - Asia Pacific

HR Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain - Asia Pacific

Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, 40200

Company: Goodyear

Location: Regional HQ in Shanghai, China. Relocation assistance provided.

As a strategic HR Business Partner, the HR Director (HRD) Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Asia Pacific (AP) will provide coaching and support to the VP Manufacturing AP and VP Supply Chain AP on all HR, People & Talent related matters. S/he will be responsible for the development, implementation & execution of HR needs and strategy for the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization, in close partnership with Regional/ Global HR. This function also acts as the regional COE for Labor Relations including supporting all collective bargaining negotiation, tactic & strategy for AP. S/he will promote and monitor the HR functional excellence within Manufacturing & Supply Chain when translating business strategies and decisions into effective goals, plans & tactics and will ensure the execution of all key HR policies and HR Core processes within the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization across AP (including all 7 factories in the region).

The HDR will recruit and develop a high-performing AP HR Manufacturing & Supply Chain team to ensure the HR strategy is implemented effectively, consistently, and according to established guidelines and local labor laws. S/he will be responsible for building capability, succession planning and performance driven reward within the HR team. S/he will lead and coach the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization through change management initiatives. S/he will conduct organizational design and analysis, identify critical skills and competencies to deliver on business strategies and maximize performance through quality staffing, performance management, coaching and building leadership capabilities to maximize organizational effectiveness, development & succession planning.

Lastly, s/he will be responsible for developing, driving and executing the AP Labor Relations Strategy and overall Employee Engagement.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Contributes to strategic planning, decision-making and implementation of the Global HR strategy & priorities for Manufacturing & Supply Chain that balances the company's global vision with current and long-term business objectives and needs.
• Is the AP HR focal point of contact for any interactions with Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain leaders, and with Global HR.
• Develops, implements, and leads all change management initiatives within Manufacturing & Supply Chain.
• Provides coaching to Operations leadership members in implementing and communicating change.
• Leads the implementation of HR Core Processes, i.e., HR strategy & policy, Workforce Planning, Talent Management & Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards & OD/OE.
• Translates business strategy and objectives into goals, plans, and tactics.
• Develops and implements HR strategies that effectively achieve business results in a dynamic environment.
• Communicates and monitors adherence to all HR policies, practices, and procedures, as well as local labor laws.
• Responsible for building talent, capability and succession planning within the Manufacturing & Supply Chain team in Asia Pacific.
• Within approved budgets, builds a culture of "Pay for Performance" driven by clear objectives and measurements.
• Applies COE strategy & policies in a consistent and equitable way to ensure top talent and teams are recruited and retained.
• Promotes the company as an "Employer of Choice" in the external market.
• Develops, drives, and executes the Asia Pacific Labor Relations strategy.
• Fosters and promotes a climate of constructive labor relations.

KEY EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
• 12-15 years of progressive HR leadership experience in MNCs, with HR experience related to multi-country manufacturing and plant experience in Asia Pacific.
• With minimum 8 years in a leadership role, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Experience working in and outside China across the Asia Pacific region; experience in supporting manufacturing in India, Thailand, Indonesia market a plus.

KEY SKILLS

• Fluency in English (written/verbal) is a must, with clear articulation and excellent communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in building high-performance teams.
• Senior level coaching, counseling and consulting skills.
• Strategic Thinking & Ability to develop and translate strategies and plans into action.
• Ability to work in /with regional/ global operating matrix organizations.
• Proven change management experience and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor relations, bargaining and negotiation.
• Strong interpersonal skills (internal & external).

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate