General Manager Assistant - Facilitate cross-cultural communication to mitigate misunderstandings and align local execution with HQ strategies. Project & Operational Support: Track critical path milestones for factory setup (permits, equipment installation, recruitment) and report progress to the GM. Prepare briefing documents, presentations, and data analysis for GMs decision-making. Local Team Integration: Coordinate onboarding/training programs for local staff to instill company values and operational standards. Organize cross-functional meetings to resolve bottlenecks and drive collaboration. External Stakeholder Engagement: Assist the GM in liaising with local government agencies, suppliers, and community partners. Manage logistics for HQ delegations visiting the factory site. Administrative Leadership: Oversee the GMs schedule, prioritize meetings, and manage confidential documents. Anticipate operational risks and propose proactive solutions. Qualification: Cross-Cultural Fluency Fluent Portuguese and Chinese (written & spoken) with proven ability to mediate communication between HQ, expatriate leadership, and local teams. Project Experience in Industrial Setup 3 years supporting C-suite/GM-level executives; priority given to candidates with manufacturing plant launch/expansion experience overseas. Executive Support Excellence Expertise in complex calendar management, executive briefing preparation (PPT/Excel), and handling confidential data. Operational & Risk Management Ability to track critical path milestones (permits, equipment procurement), anticipate risks (e. G., compliance, downtime), and drive solutions. Local Stakeholder Engagement Experience liaising with local authorities, suppliers, and communities; understanding of regional labor/industrial regulations. Resilience & Initiative Thrives in high-pressure startup environments; proactively identifiesand resolves operational/cultural conflicts.