Work Flexibility: OnsiteWho we want -Talent developers: Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.Compliance-focused orchestrators: Managers who carefully oversee people, processes, and deliverables to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.Metrics-oriented supervisor: People who are always tracking important business metrics to ensure projects meet expectations and budget.What you will do-Ready for an exciting opportunity with the Foot and Ankle Division. As the Associate Manager of Production for the 2nd and 3rd shifts, you'll be at the heart of our team's success! Dive into a dynamic role where you'll lead, inspire, and elevate performance across quality, WIP management, capacity planning, and more.Your mission? To ensure our team not only meets but exceeds quality and quantity standards, delivering top-notch products that exceed expectations. But it's not just about hitting targets – you'll also play a key role in nurturing talent through innovative performance evaluations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.With your servant leadership style, you'll empower your team to reach new heights while owning and driving the evolution of our Leader Standard Work (LSW) and audit processes. This isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the future of our production operations.Ready to take the lead? Your journey begins overseeing the 2nd and 3rd shifts, with a flexible schedule from Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 1 AM. Join us on this thrilling adventure as we redefine what's possible together!Drive change where the standards do not meet proper practicesResponsible for Managing Daily Improvements (MDI) KPI’s and meetings.Using data and other inputs, identify, prioritize, and deliver on business and customer needs, including managing Work In Progress (WIP)Execute a 6S approach in manufacturing practicesContribute to strategic plans and manufacturing programs including Kaizen and other lean approachesManage and mentor 20+ direct reports to include personal development plans and team buildingIdentify, prioritize and lead cost reduction initiatives to deliver on financial projectionsWhat you need-Bachelor's degree highly preferred; or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of equivalent experience will be considered, in addition to the requirement below6 years of manufacturing, leadership, operations, logistics, or relevant experience -requiredExperience in problem solving methods such as A3, 5 whys, Fishbone Diagram, 8 step problem solving, or 6S experience “preferred”Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
