About this role
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.