Associate Manager, Manufacturing Jobs

Why manufacturing at Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the #1Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production in the United States by Fortune Magazine since 2017!

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience with products that are making an impact on people’s lives? As a member of our manufacturing team, that is exactly what you will do! At Stryker, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like family, while working with products that are improving and saving people’s lives.

Need another reason to apply? Here are 5 reasons to join our manufacturing team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/5-reasons-to-join-strykers-manufacturing-team

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

What you will do

As Associate Manager, Manufacturing in Kalamazoo, MI, you will be accountable for meeting and/or exceeding business objectives including but not limited to safety, quality, delivery, customer experience, people development and cost. You will allocate and lead resources in your area based on customer demand, repair schedule, and standards, while driving a culture of continuous improvement through the support of business and process improvements including but not limited to 6S, lean manufacturing initiatives, etc.

Additional responsibilities:

• Provide developmental coaching and guidance to team in the areas of performance management, communication, and adhering to company polices
• Be responsible for the recruitment and hiring of talent
• Work collaboratively to develop and drive accountability for meaningful performance objectives
• Be able to forecast and predict recruitment needs of temporary and permanent talent to the team for conversion
• Manage labor through OT approval and timecard management
• Anticipate and predict line down issues and partner with support staff to avoid delays to production
• Evaluate employee performance through various means, such as talent reviews and common annual reviews, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures, with guidance
• Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects through teamwork, empowerment, consultative problem solving, and operating with honesty and integrity while providing a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer service
• Manage the technical aspects of the business, understand root cause of potential issues, and implement resolution
• Identify, prioritize, and lead cost reduction initiatives to deliver on financial projections
• Drive employee engagement by being responsible and accountable for actions promoting an environment that fosters inclusion, personal growth and development

Who we want

• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
• Subject matter experts. Managers who not only oversee the collection, review, and analysis of data but can interpret, translate, and present on all various matters as needed.

What you need

• 6+ years of related experience with 3+ years of proven leadership experience required
• Excellent organization, planning, communication, project management and performance attainment in manufacturing or logistics environment – preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience - preferred
• Experience with problem solving methods such as A3, 5 whys, Fishbone Diagram, 8 step problem solving, PDCA and 6S – preferred
• Bachelor's degree required

Full time onsite position in Kalamazoo, MI

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com