Senior Lean Manager (m(f/x)

Trust something new, grow beyond itself and redefine the boundaries of the feasible. That is exactly what our employees can and should live daily. To set the pace with our innovations and make it great. Because there are a lot of fascinating people behind every successful company.

ZEISS employees work in an open and modern environment with numerous development and further training opportunities. Our culture is characterized by expert knowledge and team spirit. All this is supported by the special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl-Zeiss Foundation: to advance science and society together.

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ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Enabler for smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips Work where tomorrow is created. What is absolutely essential in every smartphone? Exactly – the microchip, the heart of every electronically controlled system. Around 80 %80 % of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With highly precise lithography optics, photomask systems and solutions for process control, ZEISS enable the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and thus, with its innovations, plays a decisive role in shaping the era of micro- and nanoelectronics. About us In the area of Operational Excellence, you adopt the factory of the future and make a direct contribution to the manufacturing of our high-precision lithography optics and other key components used in the production of cutting-edge microchips. As a cross-functional team, we unlock the full potential of our manufacturing together with the production units, develop lean standards and smart methods, and bring them directly to the shopfloor. With innovative digitalization and automation solutions, we continue to our shape smart factory and ensure a consistently optimized value chain across all stages of production.

You are acting, managing and taking responsibility for cross-functional optimization and transformation projects in Operations. You analyze complex production and business processes with a high degree of technological novelty and drive the further development of our smart factory. You independently conduct experiments directly on the shopfloor, promote data-driven decision-making and consistently challenge the status quo. You coach leaders and teams, foster a sustainable culture of continuous improvement and ensure strategic reporting for the Senior Management in Operations. You work closely at the interface between Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and the Business Fields to effectively integrate process and technology improvements. You are prepared for a future leadership or management role and develop the necessary competencies along the way.

Successfully completed degree in production engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field of study; ideally you so hold a PhD. At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting, with a proven track record in efficiency and change management projects. Passion for change, enjoyment in challenging the status quo and a strong drive to shape and improve structures. High level of automation, commitment, flexibility and sense of responsibility, combined with a goal-oriented and efficient way of working. Solid knowledge of different production processes as well as deepening methodological and technical expertise (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, ERP, MES, Industry 4.0). Business-fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken. .