About

Shenzhen-based sourcing and manufacturing leadership—hands-on across suppliers, quality, and production ramps.

Tom Jones in Shenzhen
BASED IN SHENZHEN, CHINA

Sourcing & manufacturing leadership, on the ground

I live in Shenzhen and work directly with factories across China and the wider APAC supply base. I help teams move from early concepts to stable, repeatable production—without surprises on quality, cost, or schedule.

My role is hands-on: I translate business goals into factory-ready specifications, run sampling and pilot builds, and install the quality and reporting cadence that keeps stakeholders aligned through ramp and launch.

Factory selection

Shortlists based on capability, compliance, responsiveness, and capacity fit—validated with on-site checks.

Sampling & DFM

Manage iteration cycles, lock specs, and reduce risk before money is spent on tooling and scale commitments.

Quality systems

AQL plans, line checks, golden samples, supplier scorecards, and corrective actions with clear owners.

Commercials & launch

MOQ/payment terms, negotiation, timeline control, and on-site coordination to keep ramps and ship dates on track.

On-site work across suppliers and production lines
On-site support across suppliers, labs, and production lines.

How I work

  • Clear weekly status: risks, decisions needed, and next gates.
  • Fast feedback loops between factory, lab, and stakeholders.
  • Practical documentation: specs, QC plans, and change control.
  • Local context: I’m close to the floor when it matters most.

Principles

Truth over comfort

No spin—factory reality, risks, and options delivered plainly so you can choose with eyes open.

Momentum matters

Short cycles, fast approvals, and pre-agreed gates keep programs moving even when issues surface.

Document the path

Scorecards, checklists, and clear ownership make it easy to onboard teams and keep quality repeatable.