Operations Associate

Stryker Corporation; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a hands-on Operations Associate to support manufacturing lines, coordinate training, and drive KPI performance. You will oversee training plans, champion 6S, and collaborate with supervisors to optimize production flow while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of manufacturing experience, GCSEs in Maths/English/Science, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C in Maths, English and Science.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook; SAP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing, product and process coordination support to the line.
• Coordinate and evaluate production training and trains trainers.
• Lead the 6S/EHS activities for the team and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Ownership

Team coordination

Education

GCSE A-C Maths English Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

What you will do

• Provides manufacturing, product and process co-ordination support to the manufacturing line.
• Coordinates and evaluates production training and trains trainers.
• Responsible for ensuring the performance of an assigned team / work process.
• The role involves having ownership and accountability for personal and team-based performance metrics.
• Works closely with Operations Supervisors to reduce downtime and optimise performance to the production plan.
• Ensures the team performance meets KPIs on Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Provides active coaching and feedback to operators.
• Actively manages production flow to optimise performance.
• Ensures Production Schedule is always followed.
• Lead the Tier 1 Process.
• Actively anticipate potential downtime and reduce production interruptions.
• Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the Production Plan.
• Communicate and record output levels.
• Collaborate with NPI teams to ensure that builds are prioritised and progressed through the line as per required timelines.
• Identify and manage training priorities vs business needs monthly.
• Lead the formation of training schedule and are responsible for executing the plan vs to ensure versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs.
• Train & support the lines in delivery of training.
• Responsible for approval, implementation, and scheduling of training for document changes.
• Lead Production Training for new hires and ensures cross-training plans for employees are implemented.
• Evaluates and signs off training.
• Collaborate with the Training Applications Analyst in the upkeep of the SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded in line with QMS.
• Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and co-ordinates gathering list of team members to meet this need.
• Ensure quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed.
• Support with maintaining production systems (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits).
• Promote current Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Processes.
• Lead EHS / 6S for your team – ensure that a proactive approach to health and safety.
• Champion and achieve the 6S process, standards, and objectives using teamwork.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.
• Participate in the resolution of NC & CAPAs as required and ensure effective compliance with Quality Management System (QMS).
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need

• Education: GCSE Grade A-C in Maths, English and Science
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ manufacturing experience
• System/Computer Requirements: Competency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Competency with SAP
• Key Competencies needed for this position:
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse teams.
  • Ability to utilise problem solving skills to anticipate and prevent downtime.
  • Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment - willingness to take ownership of a task or go the extra mile to ensure deadlines or targets are achieved.
• United Kingdom Pay Ranges: United Kingdom: £13.68 - £22.80 GBP Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Company Culture

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: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility: Onsite Operations Associate

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.

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.