Operations Co-Op - Limerick

Stryker Corporation; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Flexible hours

Sports clubs & DEI groups

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Limerick offers a 6–12 month placement focused on manufacturing operations. You will coordinate production, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely builds and training delivery.

Join a cooperative cohort for 2027, paired with mentors, flexible hours, and opportunities to contribute to real-world healthcare projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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 using independent judgment.
• Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking in a dynamic, fast environment.
• Team player capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic PC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements and KPIs.
• Communicate and record output levels.
• Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in Daily Management records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Basic PC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Manufacturing/Management

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

Work Flexibility

Onsite. This role will be based in our Limerick site. Providing manufacturing, product and process co‑ordination support to the manufacturing line and Line Support.

This is a great opportunity for students who are interested learning more about manufacturing operations. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort.

• 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

Company Overview

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 Details

• 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.