The future of metrology begins at ZEISS
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solution stands for pioneering measurement technology with more than 100 years of tradition. We develop and produce high-performance tactile, optical 3D and X-ray measuring devices and also offer suitable software solutions for analysing measurement data. With a strong and broad technology and software portfolio, comprehensive expertise and a global presence, ZEISS is a preferred partner in a wide range of industries, including electromobility, medical technology, additive manufacturing and aircraft construction.

Your Role

• establish and design a global Production Engineering organizational structure to maximize synergies within the production network. Develop and establish standardization of production and support processes to increase competitiveness
• develop and establish a coordinated production system with interface departments from the Operations area
• You are responsible for improving lead times (time to market) and developing and implementing new production strategies (medium & long-term)
• regular communication with plant managers and global functions (logistics, quality, procurement) from the Operations area to strengthen collaboration, align priorities, and allocate resources purposefully
• lead highly qualified teams in a complex and dynamic production environment.
• lead, motivate, assess, manage, and develop subordinate employees according to the company’s leadership principles
• implement measures for efficient design of the organizational structure and processes within your area of responsibility

Your Profile

• education (business administration, natural sciences) and additional GPM/IPMA training at least Level B
• more than 10 years of leadership experience as well as several years of professional experience in metrology
• LEAN and Six Sigma training at least Green Belt
• experience in strategic planning and the establishment of new departments/organizational structures, as well as in conceptual processing
• intercultural knowledge through stays abroad in different cultural regions
• English skills: fluent & proficient in negotiations (Level C2). Additional language skills such as Italian and Chinese are advantageous
• willingness to travel to national and international IQS production sites

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Franziska Bäuerl

• establish and design a global Production Engineering organizational structure to maximize synergies within the production network. Develop and establish standardization of production and support processes to increase competitiveness
• develop and establish a coordinated production system with interface departments from the Operations area
• You are responsible for improving lead times (time to market) and developing and implementing new production strategies (medium & long-term)
• regular communication with plant managers and global functions (logistics, quality, procurement) from the Operations area to strengthen collaboration, align priorities, and allocate resources purposefully
• lead highly qualified teams in a complex and dynamic production environment.
• lead, motivate, assess, manage, and develop subordinate employees according to the company’s leadership principles
• implement measures for efficient design of the organizational structure and processes within your area of responsibilit