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Reporting Relationship :
Executive committee
Responsibilities :
Operationally speaking, he/she will oversee the planning as well as the strategy execution of manufacturing companies. In the mean time, he will have to provide a consultative role towards such companies.
The inevitability of consolidation of China 's industrial and service economy
Competitive advantage as a private company
The benefits of attracting talented individuals to join your team
The importance of an open-style, entrepreneurial culture
The importance of understanding and utilizing government policy as well as fostering good relationships with all levels of government
The dedication to be innovative
Qualifications :
He/She must have at least 5 y ears experience in the industrial field, of which 2-3 years' will have been in a senior operation role within a multinational manufacturer in China . He/She shall have working experience both in US and China .
It is essential to have a strong comm unication/Interpersonal skill. It is also important that the individual has a good culture understanding of both US and Chinese cultures. A strong grasp of manufacturing related operations is also desired.
The GM is also expected to have a strong technical feel (mechanica l / electronics engineering), although he/she need not necessarily be overly qualified in a specific technical field . At the same time, it is highly desired that the GM must have good financial understanding of the overall operation.
It is equally important that the GM have a personality suited to the business and current style of operation. He/She should be a very down to earth, hands-on manager, and street smart with an approachable yet firm and decisive personality. The finalist shall posses soaring strong people management skill, he/she must feel comfortable with an entrepreneurial management style, and interacting and working with people at all levels. It is also essential that the candidate have a commitment to the concept of continuous improvement.
Stature and presence to gain respect from business partners and subordinates.
Openness to change; constantly evaluating new scenarios and ideas; good interpersonal, team building, and motivation skills.
Results orientated.
Willingness to take on challenges and be an instigator of change management.
Cross-cultural sensitivity; high tolerance to fluidity and ambiguity; ability to understand business conditions and government/regulatory issues in US and China ; an in-depth understanding of, and experience doing business both in US and China .
Fluent English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
We would expect that more experienced candidates will be at least 35 years of age.
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