At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
Are you passionate about making manufacturing processes safer, smarter and more efficient? Join our Manufacturing team and play a hands-on role in improving how products are made. As a Continuous Improvement Technical Operator, you will work closely with production teams, supervisors and engineers to identify opportunities, solve day-to-day challenges and support sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing teams to help ensure safe, efficient and quality-focused production
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Improve workflows, reduce delays and help eliminate waste across daily operations
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Collect, document and review production data to support troubleshooting and improvement activities
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Support the resolution of routine production issues in collaboration with engineers and supervisors
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Maintain and update work instructions and standard operating procedures
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Assist with implementing process changes and communicating updates clearly to operators
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Contribute to continuous-improvement projects, including the Pathway to Excellence Programme
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Encourage and support continuous-improvement idea generation across all shifts
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement methods
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A practical, hands-on approach and confidence working directly on the shop floor
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Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across production and support functions
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A positive, change-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to team success
- Experience in a manufacturing, production or technical operations environment
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt qualification
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Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools and improvement activities
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Sound judgement when addressing routine issues and recognising when escalation is needed
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Comfortable using standard Microsoft Office applications
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
