Process Specialist

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.

Purpose of this position / Position summary                                          

The Local Operations Excellence Engineer/Expert is a tactical Lean practitioner responsible for deploying and applying Lean principles, concepts, and methods locally within work cells, teams, or value streams.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Participate in and lead local Lean improvement projects and workshops.
• Apply Lean tools and techniques (5S, VSM, PDCA, problem-solving, standard work, visual management) to drive local improvements.
• Collect and analyze data to support improvement efforts and measure results.
• Support the implementation of standard work, visual management, and measurement systems.
• Promote teamwork, idea sharing, and continuous learning within the team.
• Participate in cross-training and skills development activities.
• Provide feedback on improvement opportunities and support the development of Lean culture at the local level.

Education / Professional Certification

Engineering Degree

Lean Bronze Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Experience

2 years

Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

Positive attitude, respect for colleagues, and strong teamwork skills.

Ability to apply Lean tools and methods in a local context.

Data collection, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to learn, stretch outside comfort zones, and seek mentorship.

Accountability and responsibility for local improvement results.

Ability to communicate and support change at the local level.

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