Operations Supervisor, Manufacturing

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Job Summary:
We are seeking a results-driven Operations Supervisor to lead manufacturing activities in a fast-paced, regulated medical device environment. This role is accountable for delivering key performance metrics—including Quality, Customer Service, Cost, People Development, and Innovation—while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will drive Lean initiatives, foster team engagement, and support business growth through manufacturing transfers and new product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Leadership:
  Lead and coordinate daily operations within the production area to ensure safety, quality, compliance, and productivity goals are consistently met.
• Compliance & Quality:
  Ensure all products are manufactured per current, validated methods and specifications. Maintain complete and accurate Device History Records (DHR) per GMP and Quality System (QS) requirements.
• Capacity & Resource Management:
  Proactively manage workforce and equipment capacity. Collaborate cross-functionally to align labor and capital planning with production needs. Provide input on capital investments and budget planning.
• Production Planning:
  Partner with the planning team to ensure accurate build schedules and timely execution to meet customer demand.
• Inventory & Traceability:
  Maintain traceability and inventory accuracy of components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods.
• Team Development:
  Recruit, train, and manage performance of team members. Cultivate a culture of respect, open communication, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement:
  Lead and participate in Lean initiatives (e.g., Kaizens, 5S, waste reduction) to enhance product quality, capacity, efficiency, and space utilization.
• Equipment & Tooling Oversight:
  Ensure proper use, maintenance, and calibration of equipment, tools, gauges, and fixtures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Equipment teams to drive operational excellence.
• Audit Readiness:
  Support internal and external quality system audits, ensuring full compliance and documentation readiness.
• Budget Execution:
  Participate in annual budget planning and manage budget implementation for your production area.
• Physical Requirements:
  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Ability to travel both short and long distances as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, or production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in a supervisory role within a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, especially SAP.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and general Quality System regulations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and driving results.

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.