Associate Supervisor, Quality Control

Work Flexibility Onsite. Occasional off‑hours support may be needed to ensure consistent quality and operational continuity. Responsibilities Supervise Quality Technicians performing Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA), Finished Goods Acceptance (QAR), and non‑conformance review activities, ensuring adherence to defined procedures and regulatory requirements. Assign daily work, balance workload, and monitor throughput to maintain on‑time inspection and material release performance targets. Establish, track, and report key quality and operational metrics (e.g., inspection cycle time, backlog, defect rates) and implement corrective actions when targets are not met. Oversee inspection methods, sampling plans, and test procedures for incoming components and finished goods, ensuring alignment with specifications and standards. Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including evaluation and disposition of non‑conforming material within defined timelines. Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation, responses to findings, and execution of corrective actions. Develop and maintain team training plans; ensure all personnel meet required training completion and competency requirements. Drive process improvements using structured problem‑solving methods, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Leadership Expectations Lead with accountability while building a positive, engaged team environment. Drive productivity and operational performance through clear expectations and hands‑on support. Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the team and processes. Qualifications Required Qualifications Associate degree. Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality within medical devices or other regulated industry. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality within medical devices or regulated manufacturing environment. Experience supporting FDA‑regulated manufacturing operations or equivalent compliance frameworks. Experience with inspection methods, sampling plans, and measurement system evaluation. Prior non‑exempt labor supervisory experience with a focus on inspection or non‑conforming material disposition. US15: $89,400 - $148,900 USD Annual Travel: 0% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation