Director Operational Excellence (d/m/f)

Premstätten, Styria, Austria – ams-OSRAM AG

What we expect

Program Management for global programs and strategic projects aiming to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Operations, Supply Chain and Quality (OSQ) organization
Goal definition and KPI tracking for global OSQ organization
Analyzing, summarizing and presenting factory data, business processes and organizational setups
Preparation of presentations for Senior Management
Key contact for Operations aspects to automation, AI and Machine Learning
Improving business processes within OSQ and seamlessly handshake with partnering departments (e.g. Controlling, RnD, Procurement, ..)

Who we are looking for

Technical University Degree
Min 5 years experience in Semiconductor Operations or similar large scale manufacturing
Experience in Lean, TWI, Six Sigma, Hoshin Kanri or similar
Experience preparing and presenting to Senior Management
IT and process oriented way of work, Power BI and AI skills beneficial
Ability to understand complex problems, fast thinker, analytical mindset
Strong interpersonal skills, fluent English, cooperation within international teams

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group I (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Contact

Hana Krsul will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

E-Mail: hana.krsul@ams-osram.com

For data protection reasons, we only accept applications submitted through our applicant portal. This allows you to view the status of your application in your profile at any time.

Job details

Posting date:	2025/10/20
Experience level:	Experienced Professional (>8 Years)
Type of contract:	Permanent
Employment type:	Full-time
Work Model:	Hybrid
Business unit:	CMOS Sensors & ASICs
Organization:	ams-OSRAM AG
Job field:	Manufacturing
Job ID:	21910

What we offer

Coaching

Opportunity for coaching, mentoring and networking

Training offers

Training opportunities & structured onboarding and development planning

International

International assignments

Various career paths

Key expert, management & project management

Home office

Home office option

Part-time

Openness to part-time work (also during parental leave)

Health

Health and prevention program

Sports programs

Various sports programs

Continued payment of remuneration

Continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness

Direct insurance

Private insurance offers

Bonus

Profit sharing / variable salary / stock options

Company doctor

Bringing intelligence to light and passion to innovation

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich peoples' lives. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnoses more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience

The CSA division supplies sensors that bridge the gap between the world we live in and the digital world of machines. By converting physical signals - heartbeats, sounds, light waves - into data, we enable robots, cars and other devices to interact with people and improve our world. What drives CSA is a relentless desire to contribute to technology and have a meaningful impact on the world. This business thrives on solving complex problems and partnering with global leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Our goal: to push the boundaries of sensor technology and empower innovators to make the world smarter, healthier and happier.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Job search

You have found your desired position on our job board? On this page you will find a link at the end of the position description that will take you to our applicant portal. You haven't found the right position yet and would like to send us your unsolicited application? - Simply create your candidate profile in our applicant portal. We will be happy to inform you about jobs that match your profile via our "Job Alert". Would you like to check the current status of your application? Then you can track it directly in your candidate profile under "Job applications". Our goal is to provide you with a great experience and maximum transparency in our application process.

Step 2

Online application

You simply register on our applicant portal and receive access data with which you log in. In the application form, you only have to fill out a few fields and can upload important documents such as cover letter, resume or certificates. This usually takes 5 - 10 minutes. As soon as your application has been successfully saved in our applicant portal, you will automatically receive a confirmation of receipt. The individual review of your documents by HR and the department usually takes two to four weeks.

Step 3

Phone interview

If your profile is suitable for the advertised position, we will invite you to a telephone interview.

Step 4

First personal interview

You have aroused our interest! Now we would like to get to know you personally and invite you to a first interview. In this interview, you will talk to your potential manager and the recruiter about your opportunities at ams OSRAM and your skills and professional experience. The time between the telephone interview and the first personal interview is usually one to two weeks.

Step 5

Second personal interview

If the first interview goes well for you and for us, you are on the shortlist. It is very likely that we will invite you to a further interview: Often there is a need for further clarification after the first interview, in terms of content or organization, which we can then discuss. The time span between the first and the second personal interview is usually two weeks.

Step 6

Starting out with us

We have reached an agreement and the contractual issues are settled? - Welcome to ams OSRAM! The time span between the second personal interview and the conclusion of the contract is usually one to two weeks.

Step 7

Onboarding

We look forward to welcoming you on your first day at work. With our onboarding measures we actively support you to quickly find your way in the ams OSRAM world. You will soon be able to concentrate fully on your new projects and tasks.

General Questions

Director Operational Excellence (d/​m/​f)

Premstätten, Styria, Austria – ams-OSRAM AG

What we expect

Who we are looking for

Contact

Job details

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What we offer

Coaching

Training offers

International

Various career paths

Home office

Part-time

Health

Sports programs

Continued payment of remuneration

Direct insurance

Bonus

Company doctor

Where you can find us

Our site in Premstätten

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