General Manager - Global Head of Lubrication Business (f/m/d)

Schaeffler; Schweinfurt; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a General Manager - Global Head of Lubrication Business to build and scale the Lubrication Business within Industrial Bearings from Schweinfurt. You will shape strategy, establish market presence, and drive sustainable growth in a dynamic global market.

You will lead a global organization across sales, development, and operations, forging long-term partnerships with OEMs and distributors while expanding aftermarket revenue streams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent international business qualification is an advantage.
• Proven leadership experience in industrial lubricants or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of lubrication technologies and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global growth strategy for the Lubrication Business, establishing a long-term vision and differentiated market position.
• Build and lead a profitable global business with full commercial and operational accountability, including revenue growth and profitability.
• Develop and commercialize a portfolio of lubrication products, services, and integrated solutions.
• Identify and capture new market opportunities by translating industry trends into growth.
• Expand strategic relationships with global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, distributors, and end-users.
• Drive recurring aftermarket, service, and lifecycle revenue streams.
• Lead a high-performing global organization across sales, business development, engineering, and product management.
• Leverage partnerships, alliances, and acquisitions to accelerate growth.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve objectives and represent the business externally.

Skills

Global leadership

Strategic growth

Stakeholder management

Commercial orientation

Cross-functional leadership

International markets

Education

Engineering degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

General Manager - Global Head of Lubrication Business (f/m/d)

Location: Schweinfurt, DE, 97421

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

What You will do?

As Global Head Of Lubrication Business, you will be responsible for building and scaling our Lubrication Business within Industrial Bearings. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, establish market presence, and create a sustainable growth engine in an attractive and evolving market

• Define and execute a global growth strategy for the Lubrication Business, establishing a long-term vision, ambitious business objectives, and a differentiated market position
• Build and lead a profitable global business with full commercial and operational accountability, including revenue growth, profitability, and organizational development
• Develop and commercialize a compelling portfolio of lubrication products, services, and integrated solutions that address customer needs across industrial applications
• Identify and capture new market opportunities, applications, and customer segments by translating industry trends into sustainable business growth
• Expand strategic relationships with global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, distributors, and industrial end-users, creating long-term partnerships and growth opportunities
• Drive the development of recurring aftermarket, service, and lifecycle revenue streams, strengthening customer retention and profitability
• Lead the creation of a high-performing global organization across sales, business development, application engineering, product management, and other critical functions
• Leverage strategic partnerships, alliances, acquisitions, and other inorganic growth opportunities to accelerate market expansion and capability building
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution of business objectives
• Act as a visible industry leader and trusted partner, representing the business internally and externally

Your Qualifications

What we are Looking for?

We are looking for an experienced business leader with a strong track record of growing, transforming, or scaling businesses in lubrication, specialty chemicals, industrial solutions, or related industries. The ideal candidate combines industry expertise with strong commercial skills and a proven ability to drive profitable growth in international markets.

• University degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related discipline

MBA or equivalent international business qualification is an advantage

• Proven leadership experience within industrial lubricants, specialty lubricants, tribology, process fluids, performance materials, or closely related industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of lubrication technologies, industrial applications, customer requirements, and market dynamics
• Ability to translate market trends, customer insights, and technological developments into successful business strategies
• Strong commercial orientation with demonstrated success in devoloping customer relationships
• Highly execution-focused with the ability to convert strategic vision into measurable business outcome
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills in an international business environment
• A unique opportunity to shape and scale a global growth business
• High visibility and direct interaction with senior management
• Entrepreneurial freedom combined with the resources and capabilities of a global industrial technology leader
• An international environment with significant personal and professional growth opportunities
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the future of industrial lubrication solutions

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation.