Continuous Improvement Technical Operator (6-Month Contract, Extension Possible)
About this role
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.
What You Can Expect
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.
How You'll Create Impact
- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing teams to help ensure safe, efficient and quality-focused production
- Improve workflows, reduce delays and help eliminate waste across daily operations
- Collect, document and review production data to support troubleshooting and improvement activities
- Support the resolution of routine production issues in collaboration with engineers and supervisors
- Maintain and update work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Assist with implementing process changes and communicating updates clearly to operators
- Contribute to continuous-improvement projects, including the Pathway to Excellence Programme
- Encourage and support continuous-improvement idea generation across all shifts
What Makes You Stand Out
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement methods
- A practical, hands-on approach and confidence working directly on the shop floor
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across production and support functions
- A positive, change-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to team success
Your Background
- Experience in a manufacturing, production or technical operations environment
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt qualification
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools and improvement activities
- Sound judgement when addressing routine issues and recognising when escalation is needed
- Comfortable using standard Microsoft Office applications
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Company at a glance
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
- Forbes: America's Best Companies 2026
- Workhuman: Luminary Award 2025 & Innovator Award 2024
- TIME: America's Best Companies [Mid-Size] 2024
- Great Place to Work - Best Workplaces: Switzerland & Poland 2025
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025 - 2026: USA, Poland, India, Colombia, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland
- MedTech: Breakthrough Award Best New Technology Solution in Orthopedics 2025
- Top Employers Institute: China 2025
- VETS Indexes: 4 Star Employer 2025
Top Benefits
- Development opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Flexible working environment
- Competitive total rewards
- Wellness incentives
- Performance awards
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