Lean Transformation Leader - Manufacturing Site

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,700; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Portage, MI is seeking a leader to drive lean transformation across the manufacturing site, embedding lean leadership and strengthening methodologies to scale capabilities.

You will mentor site leaders, develop strategy, and execute hands-on lean work, partnering across functions to align priorities and deliver measurable improvements while ensuring safety and quality during on-site deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in technical or operational background.
• 8+ years of post-graduate experience.
• 5+ years experience in Lean manufacturing transformations and implementing Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated deep practitioner experience in Lean in both operations and transactional environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in change management and strategy development required.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, schedule, budget, and resources for highly complex and large impact projects against set milestones with challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean strategy deployment aligned to site priorities.
• Execute Lean programs aligned to site priorities & global initiatives.
• Partner with business unit leaders to establish KPIs and drive improvements through lean principles.
• Partner with business unit leaders to develop and execute site strategy and create organizational alignment through strategy.
• Ensure lean deployment has an effective supporting operating rhythm.
• Develop high-performing lean leaders across the manufacturing site.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement and continuously improve the Stryker lean toolkit.
• Teach and deploy lean tools including Standard Work, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Value-Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Kanban and 6S.
• Train and educate employees at all levels on lean principles and tools.
• Partner with supervisor to develop change management strategy.
• Drive organizational change to embrace lean principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate communication and provide guidance to ensure the successful adoption of lean practices.
• Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting on the progress and impact of lean initiatives.
• Regularly review and adjust strategies based on performance data.
• Ensure that all lean transformation efforts comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality in all lean initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Leadership

Strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Standard Work

Daily Management

Kaizen

Value-Stream Mapping

Kanban

6S

Job description

Stryker Group in Portage, MI is seeking a leader to drive lean transformation across the manufacturing site, embedding lean leadership and strengthening methodologies to scale capabilities.

You will mentor site leaders, develop strategy, and execute hands-on lean work, partnering across functions to align priorities and deliver measurable improvements while ensuring safety and quality during on-site deployment.