Manufacturing Supervisor

Stryker Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Ventura, California seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production in a regulated medical device environment, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Quality and Materials, and drive Lean/Kaizen improvements while managing resources and budgets in support of customer demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 10 years leadership experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years leading teams in regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, yield, and cost objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address gaps and improve results.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality systems, FDA regulations, and related requirements.
• Manage labor, equipment, and production capacity to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to resolve production issues and support goals.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and development activities for production employees and supervisors.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Manage operating expenses, support budget execution, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulated manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

## Manufacturing SupervisorApply: Ventura, California: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R574192Work Flexibility: OnsiteJoin a manufacturing leadership role with broad responsibility across production, quality, compliance, people leadership, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical device environment. The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements while supporting operational performance and team development.**What You Will Do*** Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, yield, and cost objectives.* Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions to address gaps and improve results.* Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality system, GMP, and company requirements, including audit readiness activities.* Manage labor, equipment, and production capacity to meet customer demand and production schedules.* Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to resolve production issues and support operational goals.* Lead recruiting, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and development activities for production employees and supervisors.* Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, increase capacity, reduce waste, and optimize efficiency.* Manage operating expenses, support budget execution, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance standards.**What You Will Need**Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field and minimum 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing; OR minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience in lieu of a degree.* Minimum 4 years of experience leading teams within a regulated manufacturing environment.* Minimum 2 years of experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.* Experience working within regulated quality systems and compliance requirements.Preferred Qualifications* Minimum 2 years of experience in medical device manufacturing.* Experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and quality system requirements.* Experience managing operating budgets, capital projects, and workforce planning.* Lean Manufacturing certification or continuous improvement certification.$98,200 - $163,700 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.