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.

Manufacturing Production Lead I

2nd Shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand hourly attainment of responsible areas and execute to the requirements

• Obtain and execute to the production schedule

• Collaborates and pulls in support staff, after appropriately investigation of issues, as needed

• Understand and escalate through appropriate help channels as required

• Will be the first line of defense for troubleshooting including, but not limited to, equipment, quality and process issues

• Partners with other Manufacturing Process Leads and/or Production Supervisor to coordinate resources in the area based on production schedule and standards, troubleshooting schedule changes throughout the shift (added)

• Train in responsible area and ensure team members are properly trained/certified in all facets of their job to include but not limited to (6S, MDI, SLMS, Safety, Quality, Preventative maintenance)

• Ability to build and/or operate in production to meet production pace requirements (up to 50% of time)

• Expose and document problems through the MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) process

• Understand and maintain MDI Tier I boards and reporting

• Responsible for shift hand off and communication with peers

• Serves as a backup for Process Specialist and leadership as required by Management

• Support onboarding of temporary employees and new hires

• Work closely with the Production Team Leader to provide feedback on team members in responsible area

• Provide Real time feedback to employees on business alignment and meeting objectives

• Drive a culture of safety, positivity and collaboration within the team

• Identify and communicate potential resource needs for area.

• Identify and support continuous improvement projects within area including safety, quality and productivity.

• Support a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership characteristics and capabilities.

• Moderate PC skills.

• Excellent organization, planning and communication skills.

• Ability to meet work schedule and meet overtime requirements

• Ability to speak up if see an issue or concern

• Ability to communicate verbally and written in English

• Ability to read and understand procedures, safety sheets, instructions and policies in English.

• Ability to carry out verbal instructions

• Ability to adhere to safety related issues to include, but not limited to good housekeeping and ergonomics practices.

• Quality/Safety – attention to detail; propensity to speak up when and issue occurs, notice it and bring it up

• Teamwork – get along with others; work in a diverse setting; participate in getting better

• Motivation – grow/learn/progress to next level in skills (willingness ability to cross train)

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• May involve prolonged periods of sitting or standing, as appropriate.

• May be required to reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities.

• Requires use of safety glasses in designated areas.

• Safety (steel toe) shoes and safety glasses must be worn on the production floor.

• Coordination of eye, hand, and/or foot movement with an ability to grasp by hand and meet cognitive demands to include visual and auditory discrimination/memory, reading ability, and memory retention ability.

• Requires the operation of machinery as appropriate for performance of job.

• May require other usage of PPE in designated areas.

Education & Special Trainings:

• Three (3) years of prior manufacturing experience required.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• Associate Degree Preferred.
  

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