Associate Manager, Production; 2nd Shift M-T

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

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Health benefits include:
Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include:
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in Med Surg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.