Johnny Kong

Experience

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  Wainbee Limited

  Mar 2000 - Apr 2001

  Engineer in Training
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  Johnson Electric

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2007

  Project Manager

  As Business Development Team Manager• Supervised five project managers and a group of assistant project managers, planners and engineers.• Acted as the Matrix Head to component divisions’ project team including plastic, die-casting, tooling, metal stamping, powder metallurgy, magnet, and housing.• Searched and arranged potential sales with overseas, Asia and local customers.• Prepared quotations for new business based on the best cost design and processes.• Prepared new business plan, investment, and paybacks for management approval.As Project Manager• Oversaw major projects in the Home Appliances and Automotive Business Unit.• Monitored schedule, budget and quality for projects.• Resolved any issues arise during entire project timeline.• Arranged and managed different project stages such as APQP phase, tooling, PPAP, pilot run, etc.• Supervised project engineers, assisted with technical problems. Show less

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  Lowe's Home Improvement

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2015

  Senior Sourcing Manager

  • Managed six product categories: Hardware, Rough Electrical, Fashion Plumbing , Home Décor, Home Automation, Kitchens totaling an annual FOB of more than $500M USD. • Led, developed and coached a team of three sourcing managers and three sourcing specialists.• Planned and controlled team budget.• Built talent for succession planning.• Defined and improved process and procedures.• Managed strategic vendor relationships.• Partnered with the US buying teams to set the high level sourcing strategy.• Guided team to build realistic tactical plans to achieve sourcing objectives.• Supervised Managers to manage projects from the development stage with sample making, tool launching, product certification process, production planning, and finalization of quality control documents.• Determined factory evaluation attributes, generate evaluation guidelines and procedures.• Took lead in quality complaints root causes analysis projects.• Trained and provided recommendations for factories to meet ISO9001 and TS16949 requirements.• Trained and carried out process improvements for factories (Lean manufacturing).• Involved in office re-structuring, team building, process improvement projects. Show less

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  DECOLAV

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  Managing Director, Asia Operations

  • Lead the China and Hong Kong operations with over 20 staffs in Engineering, Sourcing, Project Management, Quality Control and support functions.• Recruit, select, train, coach, counsel, and discipline staffs.• Determine business goals and objectives for the Asia Operations based on alignment to the US head office company goals.• Review and optimize existing processes to maximize lead-time, cost and quality efficiency.• Review financial statements and data. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Products and Operational cost savings.• Responsible for $20M USD annual FOB purchases in hospitality projects and replenishment products in bathroom products and furniture. Show less

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  Ethical Supply Chain Program

  Feb 2017 - now

  The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) is a specialist responsible sourcing program. Originally designed for the needs of the global toy industry, it is now deployed in many sectors with all programs applicable to any industry. With 19 years’ experience, IETP is known for its robust Supplier Certification, remote Social Impact Assessment & Environmental Assessment, wide range of capability-building programs, and scalable worker wellbeing initiatives. We support businesses to measure and achieve their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives, mitigate labor risks and realize a safe and ethical workplace for workers. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  • General Manager

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2022