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Operations Associate

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Stryker Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 25000.00 35000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
## Operations Associate Apply locations:
Belfast, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R567171

Work Flexibility:
Onsite
** Operations Associate*
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* What you will do:

*** Provides manufacturing, product and process co-ordination support to the manufacturing line. In addition, coordinates and evaluates production training and trains trainers.
* Responsible for ensuring the performance of an assigned team / work process. The role involves having ownership and accountability for personal and team-based performance metrics. This role involves working closely with the Operations Supervisors to reduce downtime and optimise performance to the production plan.
* Ensuring the team performance meets KPIs on Safety, Quality and Productivity.
* Provides active coaching and feedback to operators.
* Actively manages production flow to optimise performance
* Ensures Production Schedule is always followed.
* Lead the Tier 1 Process
* Actively anticipate potential downtime and reduce production interruptions
* Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the Production Plan.
* Communicate and record output levels.
* Collaborate with NPI teams to ensure that builds are prioritised and progressed through the line as per required timelines.
* Identify and manage training priorities vs business needs monthly
* Lead the formation of training schedule and are responsible for executing the plan vs to ensure versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. Train & support the lines in delivery of training.
* Responsible for approval, implementation, and scheduling of training for document changes.
* Lead Production Training for new hires and ensures cross-training plans for employees are implemented.
* Evaluates and signs off training. Collaborate with the Training Applications Analyst in the upkeep of the SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded in line with QMS.
* Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and co-ordinates gathering list of team members to meet this need.
* Ensure quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed.
* Support with maintaining production systems (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits).
* Promote current Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Processes.
* Lead EHS / 6S for your team – ensure that a proactive approach to health and safety. Champion and achieve the 6S process, standards, and objectives using teamwork.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.
* Participate in the resolution of NC & CAPAs as required and ensure effective compliance with Quality Management System (QMS).
* All other duties as assigned.
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* What you will need:

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* Education:

Desirable: GCSE Grade A-C in Maths, English and Science

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years’ manufacturing experience    System/Computer Requirements:
* Competency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Competency with SAPKey Competencies needed for this position:
* Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse teams.
* Ability to utilise problem solving skills to anticipate and prevent downtime
* Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
* Commitment - willingness to take ownership of a task or go the extra mile to ensure deadlines or targets are achieved.

Travel Percentage :
None
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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