Centre Manager | HK Talent Engage

Job description

We are The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA).

We are established with funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

We work with Industry to invent, innovate, and create new solutions that make our industries better and benefit our society.

We are a young, energetic team that delights in bringing together researchers and industry partners.

We thrive on challenges. We are excited by new possibilities. We love to create new and better products, machines, and solutions. Applications are now invited for the following position.

[Appointment period: on 12-month contract]

Reporting to the Director, Business Development, the appointee will be required to:

• take a vital role in managing the project of setting up The Open Lab, a new satellite sustainability-focused laboratory in Hong Kong;
• oversee all the activities involved and progress of work, ensuring an on-schedule and smooth commencement of the new lab;
• initiate, develop and coordinate program with internal and external partners (industry, academic, non-profits) to support strategic goals of the project;
• lead visiting tours, public presentations, coordinate marketing activities with marketing team and support PR effort related to the project;
• manage and control the budget of the Open Lab development, program and operations;
• manage day-to-day operations of the Open Lab and maintenance of the site; ensure the lab complied with all statutory requirements and standards, as well as to formulate and implement policies and procedures on safety and health;
• assist in coordinating, implementing and reviewing repair and maintenance work;
• deal with enquiries, requests and complaints related to the facility management;
• handle emergency incidents related to the Open Lab, such as destruction due to typhoon or flooding / power fault, etc.;
• work closely with the Research, Business Development and Marketing teams to coordinate projects and new initiatives related to the lab; and
• perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities/ Property Management or a related discipline;
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in project management related to sustainability, textiles or R&D projects, including manufacturing and facility management. Experience in technology-related industry, lab management or research institutes being an advantage;
• Conversant with government regulations, including Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance & Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance;
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Enthusiastic team player;
• Excellent planning and organizing skills with a strong sense of project ownership and proactive working attitude;
• Independent, highly-organized and capable of working under pressure with multi-task assignments;
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese, with a good command of Putonghua being an advantage.

Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be offered on a contract basis, re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants are invited to send detailed curriculum vitae in strict confidence to Human Resources Manager, HKRITA, R906-08, Shirley Chan Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon. (E-mail: [email redacted, apply via company website]). Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. HKRITA reserves the right to consider late applications and nominations, and to fill or not to fill the positions. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.hkrita.com/en/about-hkrita/career.

Please mark “PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL” and quote the position applied for and its reference number on the envelope.