General Manager (m/f/d) Product Company Cologne

Your role

Are you ready to lead a multi-divisional organization at the forefront of technology, operational excellence, and customer-centricity? Atlas Copco Group is seeking a visionary General Manager (GM) for our Product Company (PC) in Cologne. This is your opportunity to drive sustainable growth, foster a passionate and empowering culture, and deliver world-class products and services.

Your Mission

As a General Manager (m/f/d) PC Cologne, you will develop and lead the Product Company across all dimensions—championing operational excellence, technology leadership, and innovation. You’ll build a culture where people are proud to belong, customers are delighted, and teams are empowered to achieve ambitious goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: Inspire and coach a diverse management team, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and a strong leadership culture.
• Drive Customer Focus: Ensure every action revolves around customer satisfaction, with all departments working together to exceed expectations.
• Empower People: Attract, develop, and retain top talent. Promote diversity and nurture a culture of continuous learning and agility.
• Own the Numbers: Take full responsibility for P&L and the balance sheet. Visualize and manage KPIs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Champion Safety & Quality: Embed a zero-accident mindset and a high-quality mentality throughout the organization.
• Deliver Excellence: Achieve market-competitive lead times and reliable on-time delivery through lean, flexible operations.
• Innovate Relentlessly: Manage a robust product portfolio, reduce time-to-market, and ensure projects are delivered on time and in full.
• Build Relationships: Engage with local and international stakeholders, including government, chambers of commerce, and internal peer groups.

To succeed, you will need

• University degree in engineering or a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Senior leadership experience in multi-divisional, multicultural organizations (international experience preferred)
• Deep expertise in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and continuous improvement
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L and balance sheets
• Excellent English skills, good German skills
• Inspiring, people-focused leadership style with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a complex matrix organization and build high-performing teams

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Urban Sports membership

Job location

On-Site: This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Cologne, Germany (DE). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.