Continuous Improvement Manager

Stryker Corporation; Flower Mound (TX); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a seasoned professional to lead cross-functional continuous improvement and project portfolio initiatives at our site in the United States. You will drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving activities from scope through implementation, ensuring on-time delivery and value creation.

You will coach teams on Lean principles, conduct time studies and capacity analyses, and coordinate a 12-month Kaizen roadmap to sustain a high-performing operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years leading continuous improvement or Lean in manufacturing.
• 3+ years facilitating Lean tools like VSM, Kaizen, standard work.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional CI and PM initiatives from scope to implementation.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, problem-solving.
• Manage site project portfolio and track progress with standard PM processes.
• Analyze data, conduct time studies and capacity assessments for optimization.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Value stream mapping

Kaizen events

Gemba walks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

DMAIC

Standard work

Process analysis

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Join Stryker in a role that combines continuous improvement leadership with project portfolio management to support operational excellence across the site. This position leads cross-functional initiatives, applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and manages strategic projects that align with business and manufacturing objectives. The role offers the opportunity to work across functions, drive process improvement activities, and support the advancement of a high-performing operational environment.

What You Will Do

Lead cross-functional continuous improvement and project management initiatives from scope definition through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and problem-solving activities to identify waste, improve process flow, and support productivity targets. Manage the site project portfolio, track progress against commitments, and communicate performance through standardized project management processes. Analyze operational and manufacturing data, conduct time studies, labor modeling, capacity assessments, and line balancing activities to support process optimization decisions. Coach leaders and teams on Lean manufacturing principles, Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools while maintaining the site continuous improvement knowledge base and 12-month Kaizen roadmap.

What You Will Need

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, or project management initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience facilitating Lean tools and methodologies, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work, and process flow improvement.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing cross-functional projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Experience conducting data analysis, time studies, productivity assessments, and process performance evaluations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent).
• Experience coaching teams and leaders in DMAIC methodology and Lean Six Sigma problem-solving approaches.

United States of America Pay Ranges: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual 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: 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.