What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Lead position at Stryker Employment Company, LLC?
Work Flexibility: Onsite What you will do- The Production Team Leader will be an engaging leader for team growth and business results while maintaining a people, quality and safety first mindset. You will be the manufacturing leader in our Cleanroom product assembly, accountable for team performance in the areas of: quality, delivery and performance to budget, team building, employee engagement, new product transfer, capacity and production planning. Additional 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 may include multiple assembly lines Lead team members from Operations for product transfer project, owning deliverables as it pertains to staffing ramp-up, scheduling, supply plan attainment and build plans 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 goals of timely manufacturing transfer 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 Be responsible for leading plant tours and be familiar with the products manufactured in all units Attend 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 What you need- Bachelor’s degree (preferably focus in business, engineering, supply chain) or 6 years of equivalent experience - required 4 years of experience - required 1-2 years of proven leadership experience - preferred Previous manufacturing experience - preferred Experience with medical device regulations, FDA regulations, Cleanroom regulations - 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. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its 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 World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.
