Business General Director

Business General Director 5

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth and operational efficiency
  • Prepare, present and execute the Profit Plan
  • Build strategic relationships with key customers at the highest level
• Health, Safety & Environmental
  • Ensure all legal requirements, company safety procedures, and local and state health and safety regulations are met
  • Stay current on OSHA, EPA, and hazardous waste and EEO regulations and ensure compliance
  • Oversee and promote effective Health, Safety and Environmental programs and practices, ensuring that high standards of site safety are established and met
  • Demonstrate personal commitment to a safety and quality culture
  • Promote and be a key sponsor for Nuclear Safety Culture
• Financial Management
  • Prepare the site annual budget and manage the monthly P&L process (POR) in order to meet site financial commitments
  • Develop and execute an annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan in line with business budget requirements
  • Develop and execute Inventory plan in accordance with Business Unit requirements
• Operational Excellence
  • Plan, direct and control all the activities of Korschenbroich site to meet the primary requirements of safety, quality, lead time, delivery and manufacturing costs
  • Coordinate and allocate manufacturing resources to support monthly revenue/shipping targets
  • Oversee the Materials Planning processes to ensure material availability through effective Supplier development and management
  • Leverage on continuous improvement strategies to reduce lead time and deliver world class service levels
  • Analyze site production metrics, data and processes to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinate site maintenance and repairs to ensure a safe working environment and follow all safety regulations
• Team Leadership
  • Build and develop a solid leadership team on all key functions of the site (operations, supply chain, Project Management, Quality & Safety, HR and Finance, Trade Compliance)
  • Prepare and drive succession plan
  • Participate to the Pay Proposal and approve all salary changes and/or benefit related costs, programs
  • Communicate with factory employees regularly to inform them regarding business conditions, company priorities and targets
  • Approve the annual training plan to grow employees competencies and drive engagement
• Compliance
  • Ensure all corporate Trade Compliance policies and procedures are followed and met
  • Work on the integration of Korschenbroich site in the FCV processes-tools-organization

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Masters degree in Engineering or Business Administration recommended or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years Business Management experience
• A minimum of 10 years Operations experience in a manufacturing industry
• Fluent in English, fluent in German as a preference
• Experience in finance / supply chain / manufacturing / engineering / project management is a plus

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.