Head of Special Purpose Machinery of Bosch Manufacturing Solutions in China (BMG-XCN/PG)

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 mindset
• Self-aware
• Emotionally and adaptable
• Communicates effectively across cultures
• Strategic thinking
• Grounded leadership
• Passionate in learning
• Inspiring people

Required Qualifications:

1. Strategic and Operational Leadership
   1. Proven experience in leading complex special purpose machinery
   2. Demonstrated success in setting and executing strategic initiatives at side and global level
   3. Ability to balance long-term vision with short-term operational excellence
2. Deep Market Knowledge of China
   1. In-depth understanding of the Chinese industrial landscape, customers expectations, procurement behavior and local regulations
   2. Experience navigating local business practices, labor laws, and governmental relations
   3. Ability to identify and act on growth opportunities within the Chinese market
3. Industry Network
   1. Established relationships with key players in the special machinery and automation industry in China
   2. Strong ties to relevant associations, local partners, potential clients, and suppliers
   3. Ability to leverage network for partnerships, recruitment, and market insights
4. People Leadership & Organizational Development
   1. Demonstrated leadership of multicultural teams in industrial and engineering environment
   2. Strong coaching, mentoring and team development skills
   3. Able to build a high-performance culture that empowers local talent and aligns with global values
5. International Leadership Style
   1. Global mindset with the ability to operate across cultures and time zones
   2. Familiarity with Western management approaches and ability to integrate these with local expectations
   3. Strong communication and collaboration skills across a matrix organization
6. Commercial and Customer Orientation
   1. Experience in managing customer relationships, sales strategy, and contract negotiations
   2. Comfortable representing the company to clients, public authorities, and strategic partners
   3. Business acumen to understand P&L, budgeting, and margin control
7. Change Management and Transformation
   1. Ability to lead transformation initiatives, such as digitalization, lean manufacturing, or supply chain restructuring
   2. Open to challenging the status quo and implementing new processes to drive efficiency and growth
8. Language and Communication
   1. Native Chinese, fluent in English and Mandarin; German (a strong advantage)
   2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally
9. Educational Background
   1. Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field
   2. MBA or executive education is a plus

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