About us

With a product portfolio of over 120 optical glasses, ceramic converters, high-precision optical components and wafers SCHOTTs business unit Advanced Optics develops customized solutions for applications in optics, lithography, astronomy, opto-electronics, life sciences, research, and more.

Beyond that, we are serving augmented reality innovators worldwide as the leading provider of waveguide materials, leveraging our international production network and engineering hubs in Germany, Switzerland, China and Malaysia to enable the emerging Metaverse. As we are fully committed to bringing augmented reality technology to the public, we are currently expanding our manufacturing capacity in Malaysia.

You want to be part of it? Then apply now.

Your Contribution

• Lean Roadmap: Collaborate with site management to develop and update the Lean roadmap, defining Lean measures aligned with site objectives.

• Measures: Ensure the measurability of Lean activities and work with the Lean champion and site manager to address deviations from planned activities.

• Trainings: Prepare and conduct Lean training programs, motivate employees in Lean manufacturing, and promote Lean principles through various methods and communication channels.

• Lean Projects/Activities: Plan, implement, and oversee Lean projects and kaizen workshops. Facilitate communication and progress reporting related to Lean initiatives and maintain the site's Lean Monitoring Tool.

• Exchange of Experiences: Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with other Business Unit (BU) Lean Managers. Keep site management, Lean champions, and the BU informed about the status and progress of Lean management efforts on-site. Additionally, ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct and relevant regulations, including IMSU/EHS, and contribute to the development of new concepts and directives in this regard.

Your Profile

• Degree (studies) in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in Lean Transformation, especially in the field of production, logistic or maintenance, several years of experience in leadership, project management and manufacturing costs analysis, preferable as Head of Production or Supply Chain Manager. A distinctive identification with the Lean principle is required.
• Expertise in process stability and optimization e.g. Six-Sigma, PSO.
• Structured working style, assertiveness, moderation and presentation skills, distinctive social competence, open-minded towards changes

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.

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: , Human Resources, Zamidah Zakariah

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