About us

SCHOTT Advanced Optics, with its deep technological expertise, is a valuable partner for its customers in developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, lithography, astronomy, opto-electronics, architecture, life sciences, and research. With a product portfolio of more than 120 optical glasses, special materials and components, we master the value chain: from customized glass development to high-precision optical product finishing and metrology.

Your Contribution

• Prepares and updates the Lean Roadmap in close cooperation with the local Management Team
• Plans and monitors Lean activities based on the Lean Roadmap together with local management
• Ensures the measurability of activities and defines corrective actions in cooperation with the Lean Champion and Plant Manager in case of deviations from the plan
• Proactively informs the Plant Manager, Lean Champion and Head of BU about the status of the Lean Transformation at the site
• Plans, moderates and implements Lean projects and Kaizen workshops
• Prepares and conducts Lean Trainings (e.g., Lean Basics, 5S, SMED, etc.) including the Plant Management and all operational levels on site
• Leads, promotes and motivates employees on Lean Manufacturing in close collaboration with the Lean Champion, using methods such as Lean Games, Best Practice visits, and active communication of Lean progress in internal magazines, plant infoboard, 5S, etc.
• Supports a network of experience and Best Practice exchange within the BU and proactively connects with other BU/BS Lean Managers

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Previous responsibility in production, supply chain, or maintenance
• Several years of experience in leadership, project management, and manufacturing cost analysis
• Strong commitment to Lean philosophy is mandatory; extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing is highly appreciated
• Competence in process stabilization and optimization
• Structured working style, communicative leadership style, and skills in moderation, presentation, and training
• Distinctive social competence and open-mindedness towards changes
• 6Sigma Black Belt Certification is a plus
• Fluent in French and English; German is a plus

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Talent development; Access to public transportation; Flexible working hours; Team Events

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT Suisse SA, Human Resources

• At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.