Head of Operations

Better Futures with the Power of Light Mit der Kraft des Lichts schaffen wir innovative Lösungen, um die Welt von morgen zu gestalten – gemeinsam mit Menschen, die leuchtende Ideen mit Offenheit und Neugier vorantreiben. In unseren Teams in über 80 Ländern bieten wir dir die Möglichkeit, dein volles Potenzial zu entfalten. Bewirb dich jetzt und werde Teil des Teams! Head of Operations Job ID: 5322 Arbeitsort: Jupiter, FL, US Datum: 08.10.2026 SUMMARY: The Head of Operations, JOSI-FL provides leadership to the operations teams to achieve the highest levels of quality, yields, reproducibility, and unit productivity through continual process improvement techniques and by enhancing the skills of each team member. The Head of Operations directs the Jupiter site toward its primary objectives, based on maximizing revenue, profit and growth. He/she will be responsible for business drivers such as improvement in product; improved efficiency; and attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO): Direct the manufacturing operations, production, assembly, system testing, production planning, and supply chain management. Work closely with purchasing, quality, engineering, finance and facility. Help develop the strategic plan, budget, and vision for the manufacturing and operations. Develop annual and 5-year CAPEX plan in alignment with the technology roadmap and operation needs. Initiate CAPEX business cases, aligning with corporate controlling and global technology, for submission to and approval by senior management. Participate in best practice initiatives as established by global operations. Create alignment and accountability: establish clear key performance indicators (KPI’s) that align JOSI’s efforts with the organization’s goals; ensure alignment of people, processes, and strategies to drive execution of business objectives. Lead and/or sponsor continuous improvement initiatives to constantly improve performance. Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring in accordance with JENOPTIK core values. Train, motivates, and manages performance to create a high-achieving team. Direct, review and monitor direct reports to accomplish established manufacturing and operations goals. Review operating results of the department, compare them to established objectives, and develop plans to ensure continuous improvement in all functions. When necessary, take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results. Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products and programs are delivered on time with the highest level of quality and meet or exceed JOSI’s profit targets. Serves as a Key Member of the JENOPTIK Crisis Management Team Performs all other duties as assigned. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Decision and action focus; capable of making thoughtful, systematic decisions; work under pressure; make unpopular decisions. Must be able to make effective decisions quickly. Analytic thinking; identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities. Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Practice in applying past experience to current situations, prioritizing tasks, providing manager with feedback, and managing resources efficiently. Proven leadership aligning performance for success. Demonstrated success in coaching, building trust, facilitating change, with excellent communication skills. Experience in anticipating and preventing problems, defining problems, overcoming obstacles, generating alternate solutions and group problem solving. Accuracy and attention to detail, commitment to quality standards, making continuous improvements, owning and acting on quality problems. Integrity and sound ethics, admits to and learns from mistakes, meets commitments and is a…

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