Job Description:
Strategic Coordination & Communication:
Serve as the primary point of contact between the GM and local departments, ensuring clear and timely flow of directives, feedback, and updates. 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 GM’s 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 GM’s 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.