Manufacturing GM

Calibre Global Consulting; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in power equipment manufacturing is seeking a General Manager for Europe to lead strategic initiatives and manage operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in manufacturing leadership, a proven track record in high-voltage components, and expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• 15+ years of manufacturing and plant management experience.
• Proven track record in multinational power equipment companies.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead company's strategic direction and oversee global manufacturing operations.
• Develop the 3-year rolling strategy and annual business plan.
• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership in manufacturing operations

Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Strong financial management skills

Cross-cultural communication and leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Materials, Mechanical, or Electrical; MBA preferred

Descripción del empleo

General Manager Europe

About the job

About the Company

New Materials Product Company is a leading player in the power equipment manufacturing industry, with a mission to innovate and deliver high-quality products. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence.

Manufacturing Sites: SEA (largest production base), Europe, North American

Overview

The CEO will be responsible for leading the companys strategic direction, overseeing global manufacturing operations, and driving business growth through effective management of resources and talent.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Business (P&L)
  • Develop and execute the 3-year rolling strategy and annual business plan (revenue, margin, cash flow, capacity, delivery).
  • Lead S&OP and capex decision-making to ensure ROI from expansion, automation, and digitalization.
• Global Manufacturing & Lean System
  • Oversee three manufacturing sites with a unified Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement system.
  • Drive OEE improvement, cost reduction, and COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) minimization.
  • Advance automation and digitalization (MES/APS/QMS) to establish built-in quality and traceability
• Supply Chain & Cost Competitiveness
  • Establish global sourcing and localized supply strategies to optimize PPV, inventory turns, and cash-to-cash cycle.
  • Manage supply risk and compliance, including multi-sourcing of key raw materials/components, tariffs, certifications, and environmental regulations.
• Products & Delivery
  • Set end-to-end delivery strategies (forecasting capacity planning quality shipment) and ensure OTIF 95%.
  • Define per-product quality and cost targets (unit cost, scrap, rework, yield) and close gaps through monthly reviews.
  • Collaborate with the CTO to industrialize new processes/materials and drive cost-down initiatives (DTV/VA-VE).
  • Govern large-scale project deliveries with milestone control, red/amber/green tracking, risk logs, and contingency planning to ensure on-time, in-full, quality-assured delivery.
• Organization & Culture
  • Build a lean headquarters team in Singapore and strengthen local leadership in Vietnam, positioning it as the global benchmark base.
  • Develop performance-driven culture and succession pipeline (plant GMs, operations, quality, planning, and procurement leaders).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in Engineering, Materials, Mechanical, or Electrical; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of manufacturing and plant management experience, with at least 5 years in multi-country/global manufacturing leadership.
• Proven track record in ABB, Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy or similar multinational power equipment companies, particularly in high-voltage components / power T&D equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in implementing Lean / Six Sigma systems with measurable profitability improvement.
• Must have managed manufacturing operations with annual product revenue exceeding USD 1 billion.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; strong familiarity with IEC/IEEE/EN/ASTM standards and global compliance.
• Fluent English; Chinese or European languages are a plus.
• Strong financial acumen and cross-cultural leadership capabilities, with the ability to thrive in a fast-scaling entrepreneurial environment.

Required Skills

• Leadership in manufacturing operations.
• Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Cross-cultural communication and leadership.

Preferred Skill

• Experience in high-voltage components manufacturing.
• Familiarity with international power equipment standards.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.