Operational Excellence Factory Lead

Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously improve the Operational Excellence management system for the Hamburg Wafer Fab.
• Align improvement priorities and targets with the local Fab Management Team.
• Drive and monitor execution of strategic improvement initiatives.
• Own the site Cost Down roadmap and facilitate regular management reviews.
• Ensure transparency of the initiatives, including owners, KPIs, benefits, and status.
• Act as a challenger of the organization, driving accountability and results.
• Escalate risks, delays, and performance gaps when business targets are at risk.
• Ensure sustainable implementation and realization of improvement benefits.
• Drive cross-factory collaboration and best-practice transfer within the global Operational Excellence network.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Operations, or Industrial Engineering
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and factory operations preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in driving cross-functional improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and align stakeholders up to senior management level.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a management-oriented mindset.
• Structured, result-oriented, and highly self-driven way of working.
• Interest in digitalization, automation, data analytics, and AI applications.
• Fluent English skills; German is highly desirable.