Senior Continuous Improvement & Transformation Manager (all genders)
Core
Drive continuous improvement strategy, process excellence, and operational transformation across the Salzburg site to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance in semiconductor etch and deposition product manufacturing.
Role type
Senior individual contributor Continuous Improvement & Transformation Manager
Builds
Standardized operational processes, policies, work instructions, and control methods for semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Capital equipment / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, KPI development, change management, process standardization, cross-functional leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Lean Manufacturing certification
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, value stream mapping
Responsibilities
Lead development and documentation of standardized operational processes; Identify and execute high-impact continuous improvement initiatives; Champion culture of continuous improvement to drive gains in quality, cycle time, and productivity; Partner with engineering to embed Design for Quality and Manufacturability; Lead cross-functional problem-solving to eliminate waste; Establish structured change management practices; Define and track KPIs for process performance; Use data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities; Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions; Implement closed-loop improvement mechanisms; Coach teams on continuous improvement methodologies; Influence stakeholders to align on priorities; Develop training materials and playbooks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC