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Nexperia

Operational Excellence Factory Lead (m/f/d)

Hamburg

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Govern the Operational Excellence System - Drive Business Impact - Challenge the Organization.

  • 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.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

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