Senior Continuous Improvement & Transformation Manager (all genders)

Skip to main contentJOBSDASHBOARDPROFILECURRENT EMPLOYEEJOIN TALENT NETWORKSign InEnglishSingle PositionView All JobsSenior Continuous Improvement & Transformation Manager (all genders)AT-Salzburg (2931)Apply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload resumeJob descriptionAbout LamRequisition ID199627Date posted06/15/2026Work Location ModelOn-siteWork LocationSalzburgWork CountryAustriaThe group you’ll be a part of This position is in the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.The impact you’ll make As the Senior Manager of CIP (Continuous Improvement Process), you will serve as a senior individual contributor responsible for driving continuous improvement strategy, process excellence, and operational transformation across the Salzburg site. In this role, you will partner closely with manufacturing engineering, project management, supply chain, quality, and design engineering to identify improvement opportunities, standardize critical processes, and implement scalable solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance. Your leadership through influence, technical depth, and structured problem-solving will be essential as we strengthen operational readiness and support significant business growth.What you’ll do Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of standardized operational processes, policies, work instructions, and control methods across key business functionsIdentify, prioritize, and execute high-impact continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, and value stream mapping methodologiesChampion a culture of continuous improvement across the Salzburg site by driving measurable gains in quality, cycle time, productivity, and costPartner with engineering and operations teams to embed Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), and process discipline into product development and new product introduction (NPI) activitiesDrive the development and standardization of engineering and operational review practices, including stage-gate rigor, process controls, tolerance analysis, and verification approaches where applicableLead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address systemic process issues, eliminate waste, and improve overall business performanceEstablish and strengthen structured change management practices to ensure process and design changes are evaluated, communicated, and implemented effectivelyDefine and track KPIs for process performance, operational efficiency, and improvement outcomes aligned with factory and site prioritiesUse data analysis to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities across manufacturing and business processes.Facilitate structured root cause analysis and corrective action activities with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve recurring operational and process issues.Lead initiatives to improve process stability, reduce variation, and prevent recurrence of non-conformances, inefficiencies, and operational disruptions.Implement closed-loop improvement mechanisms with metrics to monitor effectiveness, sustain gains, and drive accountability.Act as a subject matter expert in continuous improvement methodologies and coach cross-functional teams on practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools.Influence stakeholders across functions to align on priorities, remove barriers, and sustain process improvements.Develop training materials, playbooks, and standard approaches that build organizational capability in continuous improvement.Foster a culture rooted in accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous learning through hands-on leadership and collaboration.Collaborate closely with manufacturing...