Summary

Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.

Job description

What You Will Do

Lead day-to-day production of Class III medical devices, ensuring production, quality, cost, regulatory, and safety objectives are achieved.
Plan and allocate people, equipment, materials, and systems to meet production schedules and performance targets safely and cost-effectively.
Develop production schedules and staffing requirements based on demand, product introductions, equipment efficiency, and material availability.
Supervise production team members, including hiring, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and development.
Build strong relationships with frontline employees, internal customers, suppliers, colleagues, and support teams to achieve business goals.
Champion change and lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including MDI, 6S, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
Lead daily Management for Daily Improvement (MDI) meetings, review performance against targets, report variances, and drive timely follow-up actions.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, policies, quality standards, and safety practices.
Support budget planning and effectively manage direct and indirect labor and other production resources.

Required

4+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors Degree or 6+ years in lieu of a Bachelors Degree

Preferred

Experience in a highly regulated industry
Manufacturing experience
People Leadership experience
SAP is a plus
Excel and PowerPoint
May be required to wear personal protective equipment
May require movement of objects (up to 35 pounds).

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience
Bachelors Degree or 6+ years in lieu of a Bachelors Degree

Company overview

Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.