Stryker Corporation

Production Supervisor

Stryker Corporation • $102K — $171K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline
  • 4+ years' experience in business, operations, or manufacturing, preferably in medical device or other highly regulated industry
  • 3+ years' experience in a supervisory role
  • Working knowledge of general Quality System & ISO 9001 requirements
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations for safety, quality, compliance, and productivity
  • Foster a Quality First culture by adhering to quality standards and processes
  • Manage production capacity and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and traceability of products
  • Develop team performance through effective recruitment and coaching
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies
  • Partner with technical teams to resolve issues and optimize processes

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with an onsite requirement
  • Support for professional development and employee growth
  • Potential participation in quality audits and compliance activities
  • Engagement in business growth initiatives and new product introductions
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and respectful environment
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

What You Will Do:

Stryker is hiring an Operations Supervisor, Manufacturing (1st Shift) to support our Peripheral Vascular (PV) business in Irvine, California. This onsite leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant production of medical devices. The Operations Supervisor will lead a team of manufacturing associates, drive operational excellence through Lean principles and continuous improvement, and partner cross-functionally to deliver quality, service, cost, and productivity objectives. This role also supports capacity planning, talent development, new product introductions, and business growth initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include:
  • Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, productivity, yield, and cost objectives are achieved.
  • Foster a Quality First culture by ensuring adherence to Stryker quality standards, GMP, Quality System requirements, validated manufacturing processes, and accurate production documentation.
  • Manage production capacity through workforce planning, equipment utilization, and collaboration with Planning and cross-functional partners to meet customer demand and production schedules.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and traceability of components, subassemblies, and finished goods.
  • Lead, develop, and manage team performance through recruiting, hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and engaging work environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies to improve quality, increase capacity, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize space utilization.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipment, tools, fixtures, gauges, and measurement systems are effectively utilized, maintained, and calibrated.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, Equipment Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and achieve business objectives.
  • Participate in internal and external quality audits and support compliance-related activities.
  • Provide input into annual budgeting processes and manage budget execution for the assigned area.
  • Support business growth initiatives, including manufacturing transfers, new product introductions, and operational readiness activities.
  • Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.


What you need:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
  • 4+ years' experience in business, operations, or manufacturing, preferably in medical device or other highly regulated industry.


Preferred:
  • Working knowledge & understanding of general Quality System & ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Working knowledge and understanding the overall business process from material receiving to finish goods shipping.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Must have the ability to communicate and understand technical terminology.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must have the ability to resolve daily production problems.
  • 3+ years' experience in a supervisory role.
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience.
  • System experience such as NetSuite, SAP, MES.


United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 10%

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.

Work You’ll Do

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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Stryker offers a range of job opportunities, from internships that provide a stepping stone into high-impact roles to leadership positions that drive strategic direction. Our team members benefit from a work environment that supports professional growth and diversity training, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

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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
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
NASDAQ
SYK
* Ladders Estimates

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