Associate Manager, Production (2nd Shift M-T 5:00PM - 3:30AM)

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This On-site, 2nd Shift position will be responsible for the daily management and performance of the team in the areas of quality, productivity, production planning, WIP Management, engagement, and new product implementation.

What You Will Do

• Lead 2nd shift manufacturing operations (machining, processing, secondary ops, patient-specific production) to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity targets
• Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality standards, and packaging requirements; drive corrective improvements as needed
• Execute Daily Management and Tier meetings; track performance and drive accountability to metrics
• Plan staffing and manage labor (including overtime) to meet production demands
• Drive continuous improvement using A3, 6S, and Leader Standard Work (LSW)
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable to performance, behavior, and engagement expectations
• Support quality systems by leading/assisting with non-conformances (NCs), audits, and training compliance
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management; own team development and succession readiness

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience, including manufacturing
• 3+ years leading teams in regulated or SOP-driven environments
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong planning, communication, and performance management skills with the ability to deliver results in manufacturing or logistics environments

Preferred

• Experience leading machining, packaging, labeling, or similar functions
• Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience
• Experience with structured problem-solving (A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA, 8-step) and continuous improvement (6S)

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

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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.