Associate Supervisor, Manufacturing (1St Shift)

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.

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
• Metrics-oriented managers: People who are always tracking important business metrics to ensure projects meet expectations and budget.-
• Talent developers: Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members

What you will do-

The Associate Manufacturing Supervisor will be an engaging leader for team growth and business results while maintaining a people, quality and safety-first mindset. Responsible for team performance in the areas of: quality, delivery and performance to budget, team building, employee engagement, new product transfer, capacity and production planning. Drive employee engagement by being responsible and accountable for actions promoting an environment that fosters personal growth and development. Responsible for multiple assembly lines and manufacturing execution with the guidance from the Sr. Production Team Lead

Additional responsibilities:

• Hold team and associated personnel accountable for quality requirements from medical device regulatory standpoint
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the support of business and process improvements including but not limited to 6S, lean manufacturing initiatives, etc.
• Identify, prioritize and lead cost reduction initiatives to deliver on financial projections
• Will participate in regulatory agency (FDA, ISO, EUMDR, etc.) audits
• Lead all value-stream improvement and execution, partnering with engineering, quality, materials, scheduling and supply planning
• Evaluate employee performance through various means, such as talent reviews and common annual reviews, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures, with guidance
• Accountable to all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People metrics for business unit, including month over month improvement
• Lead team members from Operations for manufacturing execution, owning deliverables as it pertains to staffing ramp-up, scheduling, supply plan attainment and build plans

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree -required
• 2+ years of relevant experience in addition to Bachelor's degree/6+ years of experience in lieu of degree -required
• Medical device experience -highly preferred

Physical & mental requirements:

• Closed-toe/closed-heel shoes must be worn on the production floor; safety shoes are recommended.
• May be required to reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities.
• Requires use of safety glasses in designated areas.
• May involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing, as appropriate.

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