About the job

Höganäs is the world’s leading manufacturer of iron and metal powders. Together with our customers we
develop tomorrow’s automotive components, products for brazing, electric motors and systems for
sustainable energy production. During 2016 the turnover was SEK 7,265 million.

Höganäs, founded in 1797, is owned by Lindéngruppen and FAM.

We are looking for

10+ years of general management experience, preferably being a member of a management team with
experience of working in a matrix set-up.  With an engineering education background in Material science
& an MBA (Masters in Business Administration).  Plus good knowledge about Powder Metallurgy &
Surface Coating products/markets.  Multi-cultural working experience or cross cultural savvy is a plus.

We are looking for you

Ambidextrous leadership & strategic thinking: Drive current business performance results (especially to
transform the price/profit level) whilst driving business transformation from PM to more diversified
areas.  

Leadership: Listens and learns; chooses the right style of leading, working and developing teams that are
in line with the Höganäs values. Fosters open communication, trust and respect for environment with a
high degree of integrity.  Hires, retains and builds multi-cultural teams and treats all with equality while
encouraging diversity.

Makes the strategy happen: local P&L management, cost control, drives for business results, HSE and
team integration, with good levels of agility and resilience.

Customer focus: centers on creating value adding solutions to customers, solidifies partnership with a
keen sense of empathy, acts effectively at the local level yet understands the global platforms and
contributes to Höganäs’ growth with local insights.

Change champion: constantly and constructively drives to improve, harnesses individual passions and
develops strong multi-cultural teams with curiosity and drive to achieve the Company’s mission, in
collaboration with APAC country and functional leaders.

Sustainability: a sufficient understanding of corporate and social responsibility to successfully manage

this agenda at local level.

Managing the matrix: balance decision making and alignment needs in a matrix organization set-up.

About the position

The position is located at Höganäs India Pvt Ltd, Pune.

As a key member of APAC management team, the India Country Manager is based in Pune and reports to
President of Business Area Automotive, APAC Region. The overall deliverables of the job - a full P&L
responsibility, to ensure business operations of Höganäs India aligned with Höganäs’ global mission, core
values, strategies and performance targets.

Specific duties include managing teams, overseeing projects and sales, ensuring the organization follows
local laws and regulations besides the global policies of Hoganas, ensuring proper financial controls are in
place and representing the organization in various business related forums.  

Working at Höganäs
We aim to offer a great and meaningful place to work where you can fulfil your potential and ambitions.
We have a clear management philosophy, and just like us you are convinced that it is through collaboration
and openness we develop as individuals and as a company. We see all employees, regardless of position, as
leaders
when we approach the challenges that the world - and we - face. In close cooperation with our
stakeholders,
we steer towards our vision about a sustainable society – Inspire industry to make more with less.

More about Höganäs

Höganäs is the world's leading manufacturer of iron and metal powders. Together with our customers
we develop tomorrow's automotive components, products for brazing, electric motors and systems
for sustainable energy production. During 2017 the turnover was SEK 8,223 million. Höganäs,
founded in 1797, is owned by Lindéngruppen and FAM.

Desired Skills and Experience

Seniority Level
Director

Industry
 Accounting
Employment Type
Full-time

Job Functions
 Administrative