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.