About this role
ZEISS in India
ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.
ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.
Further information at ZEISS India.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Guide production operators to meet daily production targets.
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and give feedback to team members.
- Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment to improve team productivity.
Production Oversight
- Ensure the production line operates efficiently and meets output targets.
- Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g., maintenance, quality) to resolve issues promptly.
- Ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with specifications.
- Conduct regular quality checks and address deviations or defects.
- Train team members on quality procedures and best practices.
- Enforce workplace safety regulations and ensure team adherence to PPE requirements.
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards on the production line.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other process improvement initiatives.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and quality metrics.
- Update Hour- to -Hour production reports, escalate to supervisor if not achieved.
- Prepare and submit daily production reports to the supervisor/manager.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical or ITI.
- Experience:
- Minimum 3years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Capability to lift and move objects up to [weight limit, e.g., 25 kg].
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-temperature, or cleanroom environment (if applicable).
- Ability to perform the work Day/Night shifts, rotating shifts, or overtime.
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About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- The Line Leader is responsible for guiding production operators to meet daily targets and ensuring the production line operates efficiently. This includes monitoring workflow, conducting quality checks, and enforcing safety regulations.
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