ZEISS | Germany | 73xxx Oberkochen (bei Ulm) | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 25.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Risk Manager (m/f/x) – Operations
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.
In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.
Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.
Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application silence of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes. .
* After clicking the Read more button, the original advert will open on our partner's website, where you can see the details of this vacancy and contact information. If you need a translation of this text, after returning to our website it will be prepared and you can read it by clicking the Show full translation button.
Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.
In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.
Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.
Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application silence of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.
ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips
Working for tomorrow today. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, You have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart professionals. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS driving the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics. We are seeking a dedicated implementation,‐focused Risk Manager who understands risk management not only as a theoretical framework but also as an active component of our daily business processes. In this role, you will sit at the interface between strategy and execution. As a Risk Manager in the Operations function, you will play a key role in the interaction between production and the factory facility. You will proactively drive innovative solutions, design workflows and interfaces with all stakeholders. You will be part of a team of 16 colleagues. If you enjoy complex technical challenges, shaping precise processes, and running cross‐disciplinary services successfully, we look forward to meeting you.
Within SMT Operations, identify risks at the facility and equipment level and establish risk management related to fire protection advisory Actively support day‐to‐day operations, identify potential operational risks, and develop pragmatic solutions directly with the business units Lead cross‐functional strategic and operational projects, identify key machines and core processes in the production network, and classify them by criticality Serve as the central point of contact for the ZEISS Group Insurance unit, plan and moderate audits, and implement insurance recommendations for SMT GmbH developing processes in collaboration with Facility Management, Master Planning, Industrial Engineering, Fire Protection Officers, and external partners, and accompanying their implementation through project management Prepare policy documents for machine asset protection and develop decision briefs for implementation possible courses of action Transfer new facilities into a legally compliant normal operation, perform risk assessments of production‐critical SMT plant components, and strengthen risk awareness (Risk Culture) in the company
Successfully completed technical or business university studies, ideally with a focus on engineering, industrial engineering, or Risk Management at the diploma or master level Relevant experience in project management and in steering cross‐functional initiatives with many interfaces, ideally complemented by project management qualifications (comparable to a GPM certification, e.g., GPM Level B/C) Solid expertise in risk assessment and production processes and methods (e.g., value streams) In‐depth technical understanding of complex machinery and good knowledge of relevant legal requirements and regulations Strong communication, moderation, and organizational skills, as well as confident stakeholder management across functions and levels Structured, analytical, and solution‐oriented work style with high commitment, a strong sense of responsibility, perseverance, and entrepreneurial thinking Our Added Value We provide stability and security! The long-standing success, strong market position of ZEISS, and the continued growing demand for IT components offer security for every ZEISS employee and a reliable long-term perspective you can count on. Your work-life balance matters to us! Benefit from flexible working time models (including flexible shift systems), the option to work remotely, and a range of childcare support services. Your skills are highly valued! At ZEISS, we offer a wide range of opportunities for professional development including qualification programs, our internal online learning platform CurioZ, external training opportunities, and attractive career paths. With individually defined annual development goals, we support our employees in reaching their ambitious careers. Your work is valuable! As part of our team, you will benefit from a variety of attractive employee benefits, seeking as corporate benefits programs, benefit for the Germany ticket and company bicycles, as well as an award-winning pension scheme. In addition, you will of course receive collectively agreed special payments, including holiday pay, Christmas bonuses, transformation payments, and additional collective bonuses (T-Zug), as well as an annual performance-based bonus tied to the fiscal year. We invest in your health & well-being! Our health management program includes online fitness classes, webinars, partnerships with gyms, ZEISS sports groups and clubs, occupational health practitioners, and a unique health partnership with Barmer, offering health courses and a personal contact. In our restaurants, you will enjoy healthy and diverse meals, including daily vegetarian and vegan options as well as regional organic products. People are at the center of everything we do! ZEISS is a foundation-owned company. This is why we are deeply committed to values seeking as social responsibility, family-friendliness, and the social security of our employees. You are the driving force behind our innovation and the engine of our company—and You are our top priority. In addition, we offer flat hierarchies along with automation and responsibility.
Learn more about us as a company & team | ZEISS SMT (About us as company & team | ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology) and your career opportunities at ZEISS SMT (Your Career and Job offerings at ZEISS SMT)!
!
Location
![]() | ZEISS | |
| 73447 Oberkochen (bei Ulm) | ||
| Germany |
The text of this ad was translated from German into English using an automatic translation system and may contain semantic and lexical errors. Therefore, it should be used for introductory purposes only. For more detailed information, see the original text of the ad at the link below.
For more information read the original ad