Associate Manager, Continuous Improvement

Stryker • San Antonio, TX

87d

About The Position

The Associate Continuous Improvement Manager - Purchasing supports the development and execution of Lean initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen supplier performance. This role partners with Purchasing teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, lead process improvement projects, and apply Lean and data-driven methods to drive measurable results. The position also helps build CI capability within the organization through training, standardization, and change management.

Requirements

• Over 3 years in the field of continuous improvement.
• Experience driving projects through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Capable of managing stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience deploying Process Excellence models (Shingo or similar).
• Experience in A3 thinking.
• Experience creating process flow diagrams and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with RPA or Automation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Lean initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead process improvement projects.
• Apply Lean and data-driven methods to drive measurable results.
• Build CI capability within the organization through training and standardization.
• Assist with strategy development and implementation.
• Lead training in Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools.
• Conduct improvement workshops (Kaizen Events).
• Support change management with initiatives and projects.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing