Head of Operations Excellence (f/m/x)
ZEISS GroupBaden-Württemberg, Germany • Jena, Thuringia, Germany
Posted January 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue around 11 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (30 September 2024). With over 46,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (30 September 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Operations Excellence to lead our Business Excellence team and develop strategies to enhance business operations and drive excellence in our Corporate Research and Technology team.
Requirements
- Lead the Business Excellence team (8-10 persons)
- Develop team members according to requirements
- Ensure proper operation and further development of CRT’s business processes
- Orchestrate collaboration between various locations and departments
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance business operations
