Senior CI Manager (m/w/d)

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 92,850 - 116,063; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Alzenau seeks a Quality/Continuous Improvement Manager to drive the implementation of their operating system. This role requires at least 10 years of manufacturing experience with a minimum of 5 years in continuous improvement or lean management. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and change management, alongside fluency in German and English. A commitment to collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing/operations, including 5 years in CI or lean leadership.
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Global Operational Excellence on local implementation of the Excelitas Operating System.
• Define and implement the site's Lean Six Sigma roadmap.
• Conduct Kaizen events and process optimization projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Facilitation

Coaching

Change management

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Problem-solving tools

Data analysis tools

Project management tools

Job description

Location: Alzenau, DE, D63755

Job Function: Quality/CI

Job Country: Germany

Job Type: Regular Full Time

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

What you can expect:

• You will work with Global Operational Excellence on the local implementation of the Excelitas Operating System (EOS).
• Your responsibilities will include defining and implementing the site's Lean Six Sigma roadmap in accordance with the EOS framework.
• You will also lead strategic deployment meetings to align corporate strategy with the operational and functional teams.
• You will conduct Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and process optimization projects.
• Your responsibilities will also include coaching and mentoring managers, supervisors, and employees to build CI capabilities.
• You will track and report on CI project performance using key metrics (SQDCP: safety, quality, delivery, cost, employees).
• In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and Quality to achieve cross-functional improvements.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, or a related field (master's degree preferred)
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing/operations, including at least 5 years in CI or lean leadership
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred)
• Strong skills in facilitation, coaching, and change management
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with measurable results
• Confident use of problem-solving, data analysis, and project management tools
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

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