Associate Manager, Production (1st Shift M-T 6:00AM - 4:30PM)

Work Flexibility: Onsite This On-site, 1st Shift position will be responsible for the daily management and performance of the team in the areas of quality, productivity, production planning, WIP Management, engagement, and new product implementation. What You Will Do Lead 1st shift manufacturing operations (machining, processing, secondary ops, patient-specific production) to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity targets Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality standards, and packaging requirements; drive corrective improvements as needed Execute Daily Management and Tier meetings; track performance and drive accountability to metrics Plan staffing and manage labor (including overtime) to meet production demands Drive continuous improvement using A3, 6S, and Leader Standard Work (LSW) Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable to performance, behavior, and engagement expectations Support quality systems by leading/assisting with non-conformances (NCs), audits, and training compliance Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management; own team development and succession readiness What You Need Bachelor’s degree 6+ years of relevant experience, including manufacturing 3+ years leading teams in regulated or SOP-driven environments 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience Strong planning, communication, and performance management skills with the ability to deliver results in manufacturing or logistics environments Preferred Experience leading machining, packaging, labeling, or similar functions Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience Experience with structured problem-solving (A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA, 8-step) and continuous improvement (6S) United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location. Travel Percentage: 10% 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. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.