Production control Expert - Projects (m/f/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology in Oberkochen, Germany, is seeking a seasoned project lead to optimize intralogistics and planning for EUV assembly control, focusing on BOM, routing, and material master data. You will guide sub-projects and drive lean improvements while balancing timeline, quality, and cost.

The role requires several years of production, assembly, or logistics experience, strong SAP PP/MM and SAP MES knowledge, and a track record of cross-functional project

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a technical, business-related, or production-focused field.
• Several years of professional experience in production, assembly, or logistics environments.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing cross-functional projects.
• Experience in coaching and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sub-projects to optimize intralogistics and improve planning quality within EUV assembly control, focusing on BOM, routing and material master data.
• Analyze and optimize planning and control processes, identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Coach and empower the team in applying lean, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive and implement improvement initiatives balancing timeline, quality and cost and transfer successful solutions into standard operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean / continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Coaching & development

Education

University degree in Industrial Engineering / Engineering / Production Management

Tools

SAP PP/MM

SAP MES

Job description

ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Enabler of smaller, more powerful and more energy‑efficient microchips

Working where tomorrow is created.

What is the one component no smartphone can do without? Exactly – the microchip, the heart of every electronically controlled system. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With ultra‑precise lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, more powerful and more energy‑efficient microchips – and, through its innovations, plays a key role in shaping the age of micro‑ and nanoelectronics.

About us

High-tech innovation happens where people, materials, and processes work together seamlessly. This is where you come in: By analyzing existing workflows and driving targeted improvements, you create the foundation for stable and high-performing production processes. Join a team that enables technological innovation through new ideas and sustainable solutions.

Your role

• You will take ownership of and lead sub-projects aimed at optimizing intralogistics and improving planning quality within EUV assembly control, with a focus on bill of materials, routing, and material master data.
• You will analyze and optimize existing planning and control processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions.
• You will coach and empower the team in the application of lean, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• You will drive and sustainably implement improvement initiatives while balancing timeline, quality, and cost objectives and transferring successful solutions into standard operations.

You will further develop reporting and production control approaches to enhance transparency, planning quality, and process stability.

Your profile

• You have successfully completed a university degree with a technical, business-related, or production-oriented focus, such as Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, or Production Management.
• In addition, you bring several years of professional experience in a production, assembly, or logistics environment , as well as proven experience in managing and implementing cross‑functional projects.
• You have already gained experience in the professional guidance, coaching, and development of teams.
• You are highly proficient in working with SAP PP/MM and ideally possess solid know-how in the use of SAP MES.
• Your strong communication and facilitation skills enable you to confidently manage diverse stakeholders in a cross‑functional environment and align different interests in a constructive manner.
• You stand out through your initiative, drive for implementation, and passion for shaping change. You actively promote improvements, quickly familiarize yourself with complex topics, and are skilled at presenting information in a way that is tailored to different audiences.