Manufacturing Operations Leader - Lean & People Growth

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Portage, MI is seeking a Senior Product Team Leader to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will be accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement, and team development across multiple shifts, developing talent and driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Lead a manufacturing team, coach frontline leaders, partner with Materials, Quality, Engineering and Operations to resolve issues, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 6+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple shifts in manufacturing operations with safety, quality, and cost accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 6S, and Leader Standard Work.
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and team members.
• Manage labor, overtime, and staffing costs.
• Partner with Materials, Quality, Engineering to resolve issues and prevent delays.
• Monitor performance using daily management and KPI reviews.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure training, audits, and recordkeeping meet regulatory standards.
• Plan workforce, cross-train, and ensure coverage for production needs.
• Communicate risks and priorities to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Stryker in Portage, MI is seeking a Senior Product Team Leader to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will be accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement, and team development across multiple shifts, developing talent and driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Lead a manufacturing team, coach frontline leaders, partner with Materials, Quality, Engineering and Operations to resolve issues, manage