Manufacturing Production Lead I - 1st Shift - $32.10/hr

Stryker•Arlington, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Production Lead I, you will support daily operations within Final Processing by coordinating production activities, helping teams achieve performance goals, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will serve as a key resource on the production floor, ensuring priorities are aligned and issues are addressed quickly to support customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Experience following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or regulated manufacturing processes.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work in a team environment and support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, FAA, ISO, or similar).
Prior experience leading production teams, coordinating workflow, or supporting daily production operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate staffing and workflow assignments to support hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
Monitor production performance and adjust resources as needed to meet business objectives.
Collaborate with Supply Planning to prioritize orders and support customer demand requirements.
Identify and escalate equipment, quality, and process issues that may impact operational performance.
Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to maintain and improve work instructions, packaging standards, and manufacturing processes.
Support investigations and resolution of nonconformances and quality-related initiatives.
Lead daily management activities, communicate production results, and help drive problem-solving efforts.
Train and support team members while promoting safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
Facilitate effective shift handoffs and communication between production teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.