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.
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• , 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 identifies and resolves operational/cultural conflicts.

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