Production Team Lead | Teamlead Produktion (all genders)

Kappa optronics GmbH

Gleichen, Kreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Production Team Lead at Kappa optronics, you will spearhead a production team focused on high-tech vision systems for the defense, aviation, and automotive sectors. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve technical leadership, ensuring product quality, and actively participating in new product development projects. You will be the bridge between production and development, ensuring a smooth transition into stable series production. This role requires a hands-on approach to process analysis, implementing manufacturing technologies, and maintaining production documentation. What makes this position unique is the chance to work with world-leading safety technology in a family-like corporate environment that offers significant creative freedom, short decision-making paths, and comprehensive benefits like bike leasing and fitness subsidies. It is an ideal role for a proactive professional who enjoys cross-departmental collaboration and driving productivity through lean methodologies.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering; alternatively, a certified Technician or Master Craftsman (Meister) qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in technical leadership of production teams
  • Experience in the manufacturing of optoelectronic systems
  • Experience in transitioning products from development to series production
  • Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation
  • Experience in process optimization using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Minimum B2 level proficiency required in both German and English. Role involves participation in internal and external audits and conducting employee training.