Stryker · 21 hours ago
Associate Production Team Leader (1st Shift)
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expStryker is a leading medical technology company, and they are seeking an Associate Production Team Leader to drive team growth and business results in their Cleanroom product assembly. The role involves overseeing team performance, managing production targets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the operations launch functions for product transfer to Kalamazoo site from other Stryker locations
Be responsible for oversight of Cleanroom business unit, which includes multiple assembly lines
Lead team members from Operations to achieve monthly production targets
Use data and other inputs, to identify, prioritize, and deliver on business and customer needs
Be responsible for the recruitment and hiring of talent
Forecast and predict recruitment needs of temporary and permanent talent to the team for conversion
Manage labor through OT approval and timecard management
Drive employee engagement by being responsible and accountable for actions promoting an environment that fosters personal growth and development
Hold team and associated personnel accountable for Cleanroom quality requirements for regulatory standpoint
Collaborate with cross functional teams (Advanced Operations, Engineering, Quality) to achieve business goals
Analyze and identify levers to impact metrics/action plans to improve metrics and project impacts
Anticipate and predict line down issues and partner with support staff to avoid delays to production
Identify, prioritize and lead cost reduction initiatives to deliver on financial projections
Partner with other business unit leaders on projects or operations initiatives to align when appropriate
Be responsible for managing cost performance for the unit/team supported
Lead daily meetings and communicate business results /metrics clearly at all levels of the operations business
Evaluate employee performance through various means, such as talent reviews and common annual reviews, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures, with guidance
Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the support of business and process improvements including but not limited to 6S, lean manufacturing initiatives, etc
Will participate in regulatory agency (FDA, ISO, EUMDR, etc.) audits
Qualification
Required
2+ years of working experience required
Excellent organization, planning, communication, project management and performance attainment in a manufacturing or logistics environment required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Demonstrated leadership characters and capabilities - highly preferred
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with medical device regulations, FDA regulations, Cleanroom regulations -preferred
Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, ERP Systems -preferred
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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