Leiter Operations/produktion Lichtmikroskopie (m/w/x)

Zeiss Group

Jena, Germany
Leadership of production area with operational result responsibility
Expertise in lean management and continuous improvement (kvp)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material flows
The role involves operational leadership of the manufacturing site in Jena while implementing global strategies adapted to local conditions

Job Summary

  • The role involves operational leadership of the manufacturing site in Jena while implementing global strategies adapted to local conditions.
  • Candidates will be responsible for ensuring stable, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting cost, delivery, and quality targets.
  • The position requires active management of bottlenecks, deviations, and escalations within daily operations alongside continuous process optimization.

Matching Summary

The role involves operational leadership of the manufacturing site in Jena while implementing global strategies adapted to local conditions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of production area with operational result responsibility
  • Expertise in Lean Management and continuous improvement (KVP)
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material flows
  • Experience in cost optimization and productivity analysis
  • Ability to ensure quality under cost and time pressure

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on mentality and strong implementation strength
  • International collaboration experience in global production networks
  • Active promotion of employee participation in improvement initiatives
  • Experience with shop floor management and problem-solving methods

Key Requirements

  • Completed technical degree or equivalent long-term industrial experience
  • Proven experience leading a production or manufacturing department
  • Very good German and good English language skills
  • Willingness for cross-site collaboration and occasional travel

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Not specified

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