Hays Manufacturing & Ops - January 2010
CHINA
Hotspots
Engineering managers and operations directors have become a focus of demand for South and East Chinese manufacturing and operations employers. Expansions and growth in the sector are fuelling this activity.
Program managers are also in demand. The introduction of new products to the Chinese market from overseas companies that are relocating their manufacturing operation to China has generated this demand.
The coming quarter
Slowly but surely, China's manufacturing and operations market has become one to watch. Positive hiring intentions are evident and employers are eager to see suitable candidates. Overseas interest in establishing Chinese operations will also continue to drive vacancy activity.
We expect that the manufacturing and operations recruitment market will continue to grow given the cost effectiveness of operations in China.
Executive recruitment
The executive level is no exception, and with many new companies moving their operations into China the demand for manufacturing and operations executives will only continue apace.
Salaries
In welcome news for candidates, salaries will continue to escalate in line with the growing demand for talent.
Candidate trends
Employers are promoting candidates internally, which leaves a vacancy at the lower level. This activity is fuelling the recruitment market as employers seek to identify suitable candidates to fill their gaps.
