Company Description

 

Job Description

As Head of Special Purpose Machinery of Bosch Manufacturing Solutions (BMG-XCN/PG), you will act as the de facto CEO of our China side. You´ll lead a strong Executive Management Team and their cross-functional teams in production, engineering, manufacturing technology, quality, supply chain, sales and service – driving performance, customer satisfaction and market growth while maintaining full alignment with global strategy.

Qualifications

Core Personal Qualities:

Strong commercial orientation and business-focused mindsetSelf-awareEmotionally and adaptableCommunicates effectively across culturesStrategic thinkingGrounded leadershipPassionate in learningInspiring people

Required Qualifications:

Strategic and Operational LeadershipProven experience in leading complex special purpose machineryDemonstrated success in setting and executing strategic initiatives at side and global levelAbility to balance long-term vision with short-term operational excellenceDeep Market Knowledge of ChinaIn-depth understanding of the Chinese industrial landscape, customers expectations, procurement behavior and local regulationsExperience navigating local business practices, labor laws, and governmental relationsAbility to identify and act on growth opportunities within the Chinese marketIndustry NetworkEstablished relationships with key players in the special machinery and automation industry in ChinaStrong ties to relevant associations, local partners, potential clients, and suppliersAbility to leverage network for partnerships, recruitment, and market insightsPeople Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentDemonstrated leadership of multicultural teams in industrial and engineering environmentStrong coaching, mentoring and team development skillsAble to build a high-performance culture that empowers local talent and aligns with global valuesInternational Leadership StyleGlobal mindset with the ability to operate across cultures and time zonesFamiliarity with Western management approaches and ability to integrate these with local expectationsStrong communication and collaboration skills across a matrix organizationCommercial and Customer OrientationExperience in managing customer relationships, sales strategy, and contract negotiationsComfortable representing the company to clients, public authorities, and strategic partnersBusiness acumen to understand P&L, budgeting, and margin controlChange Management and TransformationAbility to lead transformation initiatives, such as digitalization, lean manufacturing, or supply chain restructuringOpen to challenging the status quo and implementing new processes to drive efficiency and growthLanguage and CommunicationNative Chinese, fluent in English and Mandarin; German (a strong advantage)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and externallyEducational BackgroundDegree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related fieldMBA or executive education is a plus

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