General Manager (Automotive Supplier, preferable Expat)
Location: Shanghai/Shenyang/Tianjin/Taicang
Position: General Manager
Responsibilities:
● Take charge of company management including but not limited to Operation, R&D and Sales, HR and Finance
● According to Group guidelines, define and follow up annual target and objectives
● Formulate and execute China business plans and strategies in line with Headquarters
● Supervise Sales & Marketing activities for maintenance and improvement of company's competitiveness in China market
● Maintain and develop long-term business relations with automotive OEMs
● Provide necessary support to sales team to leverage current business advantage for new business acquisition
● Lead professional operational management, continually optimize production process and procedures to ensure the company could meet quality standard and customer’s requirements
● Coordinate and optimize operation & purchasing efficiency for cost-saving
● Conduct negotiations with national and international suppliers
● Overall manage administration, personnel and financial affairs including Profit & Loss responsibility
● Present Group image in China by building & maintaining good relationships with Chinese authorities, government, and other influential and important organizations
● Together with Headquarters, motivate the whole China organization to achieve profitability and growth targets
● Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
● Expatriate (European and German/Austrian is preferred)
● University degree or above, preferably in Engineering or Technology, MBA is a plus
● Rich experience in overall plant management in international companies in China, preferably in automotive industry
● Strategic mindset in a practical and operational environment
● Strong in manufacturing and/or sales management with good finance and business acumen
● Strong understanding of intercultural issues, with good knowledge of Chinese and International management and their business culture
● Strong leadership skills with a proven record in managing cross functional teams
● Strong ability to encourage people, and passion for best practice
● Fluent in English or German (both written and spoken), Basic Chinese language skill is a plus
● Self-motived, strong in execution
● Solid problem solving capability
● Excellent communication and organization skills
● Outstanding interpersonal skill
● Strong in people management
● Entrepreneurial and goal-oriented
● Mature, confident, highly initiative
● Stable and reliable
Motivated candidate please send your detailed resume in both English and Chinese and permanent contact to one of the following addresses:
E-mail: recruit_sh@bergerexecutive.com
Berger Executive Resources (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Suite 1204 ShengGao International Tower, 137 Xianxia Road, Hongqiao Development Zone, Shanghai 200051, China
