Senior Operational Excellence Leader — Lean & Productivity

Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG; Leoben; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&S, a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards, seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead governance, program execution and hands-on deployment of operational excellence across sites in Austria, China, Malaysia and beyond.

You will partner with site leadership to ensure transparency, alignment, and measurable impact on cost, productivity, and quality targets. Strong Lean Six Sigma and PMP exposure are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Consulting, Program/Project Management, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven track record in large-scale transformation and cost competitiveness programs.
• Strong exposure to senior leadership; Lean Six Sigma or PMP certification is advantageous.
• 5+ years in senior management or leadership roles within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with Procurement, Finance, and Board-level interactions is a strong plus.
• We welcome applications from candidates based in Austria, Malaysia or China.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize operational improvement opportunities with site leadership.
• Translate opportunities into initiatives with clear targets, ownership, and business impact.
• Drive Operational Excellence projects focused on cost, productivity, quality, lead time, and working capital.
• Challenge execution, remove barriers, and elevate critical risks where required.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Establish KPIs, reporting standards, and benefit-tracking mechanisms.
• Deliver Operational Excellence training and coach leaders and teams.
• Share and deploy best practices across AT&S sites.
• Support corporate transformation programs and cross-functional improvement workshops.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Program/Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management, or equivalent

Job description

AT&S, a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards, seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead governance, program execution and hands-on deployment of operational excellence across sites in Austria, China, Malaysia and beyond.

You will partner with site leadership to ensure transparency, alignment, and measurable impact on cost, productivity, and quality targets. Strong Lean Six Sigma and PMP exposure are advantageous.