Lean Practitioner

Stryker•Portage, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This role will lead transformation efforts to build lean capabilities, including the deployment of lean leadership and strengthening Stryker lean methodologies and strategies at a Stryker manufacturing site. Additionally, you will mentor and coach site business unit leaders across the manufacturing site and thoughtfully apply lean to our most important strategic priorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to create strategy, hands-on lean execution, as well as the ability to scale lean through the development of others. This is an onsite position in Portage, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with focus in technical or operational background
8+ years of post-graduate experience
5+ years experience in Lean manufacturing transformations and implementing Lean methodologies in small and large manufacturing plants and organizations
Demonstrated deep practitioner experience in Lean in both operations and transactional environments
Demonstrated proficiency and experience in change management and strategy development required
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage risk, schedule, budget, and resources for highly complex and large impact projects against set milestones with challenging deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency in working in a matrix organization and partnering at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Lean strategy deployment
Execute lean programs aligned to site priorities & global initiatives
Partner with business unit leaders to establish KPIs and drive improvements through lean principles
Partner with business unit leaders to develop and execute site strategy and create organizational alignment through strategy
Ensure lean deployment has an effective supporting operating rhythm
Thoughtfully apply lean principles and tools to deliver key business outcomes
Deliver both business results and scalable lean capabilities
Develop high-performing lean leaders across the manufacturing site
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to promote a culture of continuous improvement
Implement and continuously improve the Stryker lean toolkit
Teach and deploy lean tools including Standard Work, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Value-Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Kanban and 6S
Train and educate employees at all levels on lean principles and tools
Partner with supervisor to develop change management strategy
Drive organizational change to embrace lean principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Facilitate communication and provide guidance to ensure the successful adoption of lean practices
Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting on the progress and impact of lean initiatives
Regularly review and adjust strategies based on performance data
Ensure that all lean transformation efforts comply with industry standards and regulations
Promote a culture of safety and quality in all lean initiatives