Operations Co-Op

Stryker Corporation; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Flexible hours

DEI Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker Ireland offers a 6, 9 or 12 month cooperative placement based in Cork. You will coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and KPIs, and support daily management records.

You will train and cross-train with line staff, contribute to Lean initiatives, and align with NPI teams to ensure timely builds. You will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team and gain practical experience in a leading medical technology company that values

Qualifications

• Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues with independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good basic PC knowledge.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking; able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory levels and KPIs as per plan with Operations Supervisor.
• Record output levels and support daily management records; collaborate with NPI teams on builds and timelines.
• Assist in training planning, scheduling, and cross-training of staff; support production training for new hires.
• Maintain quality and production metric reports (rework, scrap, QA audits, line clearance).
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (Lean/Cost Reduction).

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic PC skills

Team player

Education

Business/Manufacturing/Management degree

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This role will be based in one of our Cork sites. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include: Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the plan developed with the Operations Supervisor. Communicate and record output levels. Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in the maintaining of the Daily Management records. 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 Support the Line Support Team with the formation of a training schedule and ensuring the execution of the plan, ensuring versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. Train & support the line SME’s in delivery of training. Support the implementation, and scheduling of training for document changes. Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in developing Production Training plans for new hires and ensure cross‑training plans for employees are implemented. Support the Operations Associate 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. Support the Supervisor with creating Staffing Plans. Ensure quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Maintain the reports on quality and production metrics (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell shutdown). Participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.

What you will need

Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Business, Manufacturing or Management courses. Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment. Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies. Self‑motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment. Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi‑disciplined team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a basic PC knowledge. Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker.

What we can offer

Attractive salary & vacation entitlement. Experience our inclusive, people‑first culture. You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence. Flexible working hours. Sports & Social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups and the opportunity to connect with other co‑ops. The opportunity to contribute to real‑world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives. In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Ireland: €30,000 EUR Annual

Travel Percentage: None

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 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.