**COVID-19 vaccination requirements**

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. In order to fulfill our commitment as a federal contractor, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve, Stryker is encouraging US employees as well as all new US employees joining our company to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Today or in the future, vaccination may be a requirement based on the essential functions of the specific role or applicable regulations. Please refer to our page for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements and timelines.

We are proud to be named one the #1Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production in the United States by Fortune Magazine since 2017!

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off 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-**

* **Self-directed initiators** People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

* **Collaborative partners.** People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

* **Dedicated achievers.** People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

**What you will do**

You will be responsible for assisting in team performance optimization in the areas of quality, deliver and performance to budget, team building, employee engagement, new product implementation, and capacity and production planning. Serves as escalation point for people issues and leads training and onboarding in assigned area(s). **Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm.**

* Assist in scalability and troubleshooting for equipment and systems

* Assist, as needed, with resolving technical issues as well as maintenance of production equipment

* Assist, as needed in reviewing existing operational and process discrepancies and provide guidance for process improvement

* Collaborates and pulls in support staff after appropriate investigation of issues

* Execute labor plan in partnership with Production Team Leader and Manufacturing Process Lead

* Review current processes and propose future improvements

* Review and execute production planning as directed by Production Team Leader

* Assist with coaching and feedback for production employees

* Identify and communicate potential resource needs for the area

* Contribute to Leader Standard Work and audit requirements including Quality and 6S

* Partner with PTL and other Business Units for project execution and plant process improvement

* Assist with planning and executing employee development activity as direct by Production Team Leader

* Execute employee engagement activities in assigned area as directed by Production Team Leader

* Drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, positivity, and collaboration within the team.

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

* Responsible for shift hand off and communication with peers

* Build and /or operate in production to meet production pace requirements

**Who we want-**

* High school diploma or equivalent required, University Degree or equivalent preferred

* 5 years of Manufacturing experience, experience in a manufacturing lead capacity highly preferred

* Machining/Fabrication experience preferred

* Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead processes

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

* Demonstrated planning and organizational skills

* Must be able to exercise judgement in the application of professional expertise

* Must be able to work independently under minimal supervision

* Demonstrated history of driving safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at

**About Stryker**

Stryker is one of the worlds leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the Worlds Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting

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**Date posted:** January 27, 2022

**Job ID:** R466356

**Job category:**

**Primary location:** Portage, MI, US

**Employee type:** Full time

**Relocation:** No

**Work Flexibility:**

**Travel:** 0%

Portage

MI

US

Job Posting Location