Associate Manager, Production (2nd Shift M-T 5:00PM – 3:30AM)

Stryker; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 102,600 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Stryker in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a 2nd Shift Team Leader to manage daily operations in manufacturing. You will lead a team to meet production and quality targets while ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in manufacturing leadership and proven problem-solving skills. This role offers comprehensive health and financial benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan that supports employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience, including manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading teams in regulated or SOP-driven environments.
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd shift manufacturing operations to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and drive corrective improvements.
• Plan staffing and manage labor to meet production demands.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This On-site, 2nd 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 2nd 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

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Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.