Stryker Corporation

Continuous Improvement Lead - Hybrid

Stryker Corporation$79K — $106K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement or operational excellence
  • Experience leading end-to-end process improvement initiatives
  • Proficiency with Excel or Power BI for data analysis
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze Technical Service processes to identify inefficiencies using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency
  • Partner with multiple stakeholders to prioritize initiatives based on impact
  • Manage communication and change adoption for successful implementation
  • Establish performance baselines and track improvement over time
  • Define KPIs and analyze operational data for impact assessment
  • Build reporting dashboards in collaboration with analytics teams
  • Deliver training to support team adoption of new processes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Potential for occasional travel to support initiatives
  • Opportunities for internal applicants to qualify based on performance
  • Access to professional development and training resources
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Drive real change. Deliver measurable impact. Shape the future of Technical Service.

Are you energized by solving complex operational challenges and turning inefficiency into opportunity? As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll be the driving force behind smarter, faster, and higher-quality service delivery — partnering across teams to transform how work gets done and directly influencing customer outcomes at scale.

What You Will Do

  • Analyze end-to-end Technical Service processes to identify inefficiencies and pinpoint root causes using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and process mapping methodologies
  • Lead and execute process improvement initiatives that reduce administrative time, increase efficiency, and elevate service quality
  • Partner with Technical Service, Customer Experience, Operations IBP, Operational Insights, Quality, and Commercial stakeholders to build consensus and prioritize initiatives based on business impact and feasibility
  • Manage stakeholder communication, training, and change adoption to ensure improvement initiatives are successfully implemented and sustained
  • Establish performance baselines and track improvements over time to confirm benefit realization
  • Define KPIs and metrics, analyze operational data, and quantify the financial and operational impact of improvement initiatives
  • Build and maintain reporting dashboards in collaboration with Analytics/Operational Insights teams to enable visibility into performance
  • Deliver training and coaching to support team adoption of new processes as a Business Process subject matter expert on cross-functional projects

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process improvement, or operational excellence within Technical Service, Customer Service/Experience, Supply Chain, or a similar operational environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end continuous improvement initiatives, including process analysis, root cause identification, and implementation of measurable improvements
  • Proficiency with Excel or Power BI for data analysis and dashboard development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
  • Experience with Power BI, Salesforce.com, and/or Oracle

Additional Information

  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid/on-site based on business needs
  • Travel: May require occasional travel to support cross-functional initiatives
  • Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience, and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

 

Canada Pay Ranges:

  • Canada: $79,900 - $106,500 CAD Annual
  • Canada, Burnaby: $86,700 - $115,550 CAD Annual

  

 

Travel Percentage: None

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

Stryker Corporation Careers

Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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