Senior Manager, Operations

Stryker•Portage, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and directs production operations for an assigned manufacturing unit within a Stryker facility, ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of products to meet customer and business needs. Responsible for developing and executing production strategies, building organizational capability, driving continuous improvement, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve performance targets for safety, quality, service, cost, people development, and operational excellence. Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Business Unit aligned with GQ&O Manufacturing and Technical Centers of Excellence. Translate business objectives into actionable production, labor, and operational plans to achieve performance targets. Lead and manage unit operations to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Own unit financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and capital/labor strategy development. Drive capacity planning, resource optimization, and cost reduction initiatives to ensure efficient and timely delivery. Champion a continuous improvement culture through value stream mapping, waste elimination, and process optimization to improve throughput, lead time, and customer satisfaction. Lead daily management systems and operational metrics to monitor performance and drive accountability across the team. Ensure development and execution of standardized work, job instructions, training programs, and visual management tools. Oversee compliance with quality systems, including execution of control plans, audit processes, and corrective actions. Promote a strong safety culture, including behavioral-based safety practices and adherence to regulatory and company standards. Lead, coach, and develop managers and employees; drive performance management, engagement, and career development. Collaborate cross-functionally with divisional stakeholders and peer groups to align priorities and optimize business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years related manufacturing or technical experience
5+ years supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering
Experience and understanding of assembly, machining, and robotic welding
Proven experience leading a technical team in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Quality Management Systems in a med device environment
Proven experience and understanding in using problem solving tools including Fishbone Diagrams, 5-Whys, Pareto Charts, Scatter Diagrams, and histograms

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Business Unit aligned with GQ&O Manufacturing and Technical Centers of Excellence.
Translate business objectives into actionable production, labor, and operational plans to achieve performance targets.
Lead and manage unit operations to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Own unit financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and capital/labor strategy development.
Drive capacity planning, resource optimization, and cost reduction initiatives to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement through value stream mapping, waste elimination, and process optimization to improve throughput, lead time, and customer satisfaction.
Lead daily management systems and operational metrics to monitor performance and drive accountability across the team.
Ensure development and execution of standardized work, job instructions, training programs, and visual management tools.
Oversee compliance with quality systems, including execution of control plans, audit processes, and corrective actions.
Promote a strong safety culture, including behavioral-based safety practices and adherence to regulatory and company standards.
Lead, coach, and develop managers and employees; drive performance management, engagement, and career development.
Collaborate cross-functionally with divisional stakeholders and peer groups to align priorities and optimize business outcomes.