Company background: A well-known European automotive parts supplier.
Position Overview: We are seeking an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and highly capable Plant General Manager to oversee our complete manufacturing operations and business growth. Unlike traditional operational plant managers, the ideal candidate will come from a strong sales/business development background, possessing a sharp commercial mindset to drive revenue, expand market share, and optimize cost structures.
As the top leader of a dynamic team of just under 100 employees, you will hold full P&L responsibility and exercise comprehensive corporate management. You will directly oversee and integrate all core functions, including Sales, Production/Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, HR & Administration, and IT to ensure seamless collaboration and sustainable profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Business Growth & Market Expansion (Core Focus)
- Leverage your strong sales background to lead business development strategies, identify new market opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
- Maintain and deepen relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Align manufacturing capabilities with market demands to ensure the factory is agile and customer-centric.
2. Comprehensive Financial & Cost Control
- Take full ownership of the factory’s P&L, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
- Implement strict and strategic cost-control measures across production, procurement, and operations to maximize profit margins without compromising quality.
- Optimize supply chain and resource allocation to improve overall cost efficiency.
3. Full-Scale Cross-Functional Management
- Provide strategic leadership and daily management to a diverse leadership team covering: Sales, Production, Finance, Legal, HR & Administration, and IT.
- Break down departmental silos, fostering a highly collaborative, transparent, and high-performance company culture.
- Ensure full compliance with local laws, environmental regulations, corporate governance, and safety standards (EHS).
4. Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee the production floor to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, 6 Sigma) to optimize manufacturing efficiency and digitalize workflow (via IT infrastructure).
Job Requirements:
1. Better to have sales-driven background: Proven track record of success in Sales, Business Development, or Key Account Management within the manufacturing sector before moving into general management.
2. General Management Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of senior leadership experience (Plant Manager, General Manager, or Deputy GM) with full P&L responsibility.
3. Experience managing a medium-sized enterprise (around 150–250 employees) is highly preferred, demonstrating the ability to be hands-on yet strategic.
4. Commercial Acumen: Exceptional skills in business development, negotiation, and market analysis.
5. Financial Expertise: Strong capability in cost accounting, budget management, and financial analysis.
6. Comprehensive Leadership: Proven ability to manage non-production functions like HR, Legal, and Finance effectively.
7. Problem Solver & Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
8. Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Engineering, International Trade, or a related discipline (MBA is a plus).
9. Fluency in English and Chinese (written and spoken) is required for corporate reporting and local management.
What We Offer：
1. A highly autonomous leadership role where you can truly impact the business trajectory.
2. Competitive salary packaging with performance-driven bonuses tied to business growth and cost-saving metrics.
3. A comprehensive corporate support system.
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