Job description

·        Manage Production, ensuring compliance with the assigned budget and the KPI's of the areas, and ensuring the correct development and revamping at plant level.

·        Ensure proper production planning, coordinating with the Supply Chain function.

·        Interface with the Technical Management and the Quality Department regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of production.

·        Supervise the management of the phases of the production process carried out by the responsible departments and define solutions in case of problems in order to guarantee and respect the planned volumes in accordance with the objectives of quality, cost and service.

·        Draw up the budget for the various company departments, to be shared with the direct reports. He/She will be responsible for Plant profit & loss.

·        Powers of attorney at local level.

Skills & experience

·        Mechanical engineering background is preferred, but management background is also important.

·        More than 10 years working experience of which minimum 3 in automotive industry in similar position.

·        Experience in budgeting and reporting.

·        Experience in Chinese business etiquette and communication with local authorities.

·        Fluency in English is a must, fluency in Chinese is a plus. Position also open to Chinese nationals with international background.

·        Good analysis and presentation ability, good command of Office Package.

·        Leadership skills: be able to motivate the local management team to achieve the targets in terms of “on time delivery” and quality standards respect.

·        A high level of problem-solving skills: be able to solve problems quickly and, if possible, to anticipate them.

·        Good communication skills: be able to communicate at different level of the organization both in China and with HQ and with local authorities.