General Manager (Germany)

Seven Germany is the German branch of Seven Group, which is mainly responsible for the business development and management of the Group in Europe.Seven Group, founded in 1997, is an enterprise group with a number of independent intellectual property rights, whose business covers the whole transport packaging and third-party logistics services.The group has branches in China, Asia, Europe and other places, covering many cities in the country, and providing one-stop supply chain solutions.

Seven Germany plays an important role in the group and is mainly responsible for business development and management in the European market.Seven Group has a wide range of industrial layout and complete industrial chain in the world, with footprints all over Asia and Europe.In China, Seven Group has six branches, covering more than 40 cities in the country, providing services for aerospace, automotive parts, medical equipment, mechanical equipment, wind and hydropower equipment and other fields.

In addition, Seven Group has nearly 400 stable customers worldwide, including Airbus, Continental Group, Volkswagen, Toyota, Volvo, Siemens, Honeywell, SEW and other well-known enterprises.The stability and diversity of these customer relationships are further evidence of Seven's competitiveness and influence in the global market.

Website: https://oa.chinaseven.com/index.html

General Manager (Germany)

Location: Gutenbergring 34, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

Job Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations & Strategic Management
   • Develop and execute the company's business strategy and annual operating plans in alignment with the Group's objectives.
   • Take full responsibility for daily plant operations, ensuring targets related to production, safety, quality, cost, and delivery are achieved.
   • Continuously optimize production processes, equipment management, and operational systems to improve efficiency and profitability.
   • Regularly report business performance to Group Headquarters and ensure the successful implementation of corporate strategies in the European market.
2. Customer Relationship Management & Business Development
   • Serve as the primary contact for key strategic customers and maintain long-term customer relationships.
   • Understand customer requirements and industry trends to enhance customer satisfaction and market competitiveness.
   • Collaborate with the sales team to drive business growth and support market expansion across Europe.
3. Supply Chain & Project Management
   • Lead end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory control.
   • Coordinate internal resources to ensure the successful execution of key projects.
   • Improve supply chain responsiveness and operational efficiency.
4. Team Leadership & Organizational Development
   • Establish and optimize organizational structures, job responsibilities, performance management systems, and operating procedures.
   • Lead the recruitment, development, and management of local teams in Germany.
   • Promote effective collaboration between the European organization and the China headquarters, fostering a positive cross-cultural working environment.
5. Compliance & Risk Management
   • Ensure all operations comply with German and EU laws, regulations, and industry standards.
   • Manage employee relations and works council matters effectively while minimizing labor-related risks.
   • Promote workplace safety, environmental protection, and sustainability initiatives.
6. Financial & Cost Management
   • Develop annual budgets and ensure business objectives are achieved.
   • Drive continuous cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
   • Analyze business performance, identify operational risks, and submit regular management reports to headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position such as General Manager, Operations Director, Plant Manager, or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, capital equipment, industrial packaging, logistics equipment, automotive components, machinery, or related industries is preferred.
• Proven working or management experience in both China and Europe, with a strong understanding of Chinese and European business cultures.
• Strong cross-cultural leadership skills and the ability to lead both local European employees and expatriate Chinese teams.
• Solid knowledge of plant operations, supply chain management, and quality management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and business development capabilities.
• Fluent in German, English, and Mandarin Chinese, both written and spoken, with the ability to use all three languages as working languages.
• Strong alignment with the international development strategy of Chinese enterprises and willingness to work long-term in Germany.

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