General Manager - Plant Environment

Beijing Permanent RMB1,600,000 - RMB1,800,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior management role responsible for heading the overall business performance, strategic direction and operational excellence of a defined product line within a global industrial organisation.
  • Full business ownership with real P&L accountability
  • Combines local decision-making authority with global frameworks

About Our Client

The company operates at the heart of the global power and industrial value chain, providing mission-critical electrification solutions that enable safer, more reliable and sustainable infrastructure worldwide.

Job Description



Business Strategy & Direction

  • Define and execute the local business and product roadmap aligned with global product group priorities and financial targets.
  • Translate market trends, customer needs and competitive dynamics into actionable growth and positioning strategies.



Business Growth & Market Development

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities in close collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
  • Strengthen customer relationships and market presence to position the organisation as a preferred long-term partner.
  • Drive product competitiveness through continuous improvement in technology, cost structure and value proposition.



Financial & Performance Management

  • Take full ownership of revenue growth, profitability, cash flow and cost efficiency.
  • Establish clear performance targets and lead corrective actions to ensure delivery of financial and operational commitments.
  • Monitor and improve productivity, project execution and delivery reliability.



Operational Excellence & Quality

  • Lead the implementation of quality and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations and internal governance requirements.
  • Drive sustainable improvements in delivery performance, process efficiency and cost optimisation.



Customer Satisfaction & Delivery

  • Ensure consistent achievement of key delivery and quality metrics, contributing to high customer satisfaction and NPS.
  • Address customer feedback and complaints through structured improvement actions and cross-functional collaboration.



Safety, Compliance & People Head

  • Responsible for health, safety, environmental and integrity standards across the organisation.
  • Build, develop and engage a high-performing management team capable of supporting business growth and change.
  • Act as a role model for the company's values, key principles and compliance culture.

The Successful Applicant

Overall ProfileThe successful candidate is a commercially minded business head with strong operational grounding, capable of owning end-to-end business performance within a global industrial organisation. This individual combines strategic judgement, financial discipline and people skills, and is comfortable driving results in a structured, high-standard environment.Professional Background & Experience

  • Proven experience in charge of a product line, business unit or equivalent scope with full P&L responsibility
  • Solid track record within electrical equipment, power distribution, industrial manufacturing or adjacent B2B engineering-driven sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to operate across strategy, operations, finance, quality and people management, rather than in a purely functional role
  • Experience working in a matrix or global organisation, with exposure to global standards, governance and cross-border collaboration
  • Hands-on involvement in business transformation, operational improvement or performance turnaround is highly valued

What's on Offer



Compensation & Rewards

  • Competitive fixed compensation complemented by performance-based incentives closely linked to business results.
  • Clear connection between individual impact, P&L performance and total reward outcomes.
  • Long-term stability supported by a global organisation with strong financial fundamentals.



Industry & Market Opportunity

  • Exposure to structurally attractive sectors such as energy transition, grid modernisation and industrial electrification.
  • Opportunity to lead within a business that is essential to economic and infrastructure development, not a short-term cyclical trend.
  • Strong technological and entry barriers supporting long-term relevance and competitiveness.



Career Development & Growth

  • A rare opportunity to act as a true "business head" rather than a functional manager.
  • Broad scope covering strategy, finance, operations, quality and people, offering accelerated executive development.
  • Clear potential pathways towards larger business units, regional executive team or group-level management roles.
Contact
Sabrina Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7006380
Phone number
+86 10 5969 0549

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Engineering & Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Beijing
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sabrina Zhang
Consultant phone
+86 10 5969 0549
Job Reference
JN-042026-7006380

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.