Senior Operations Manager

Stryker; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a senior leader to oversee manufacturing operations within a regulated medical device environment. You will lead manufacturing, planning, purchasing, materials, and distribution while balancing quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing/ops, 5+ years of leadership, and experience in regulated environments. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or people management experience.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations in a regulated environment subject to quality and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, operational performance metrics, and cross-functional projects.
• Experience implementing process improvements, production optimization initiatives, or operational excellence programs.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or Leadership certification/training.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, planning, purchasing, materials, and distribution teams to achieve production, quality, inventory, and cost performance targets.
• Develop talent through recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and development planning aligned to operational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve productivity, quality, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow prioritization to ensure medical devices are produced and delivered on time and in a cost-effective manner.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, product specifications, quality management processes, GMP, workplace safety standards, and company policies.
• Direct capital equipment evaluations, facility improvement initiatives, and asset preservation activities to support operational performance and future capacity needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, and capital planning activities, while providing regular performance reporting to leadership.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support operational goals and project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Join Stryker in a leadership role overseeing manufacturing operations within a regulated medical device environment. This position is responsible for leading manufacturing, planning, purchasing, materials, and distribution functions while balancing quality, delivery, cost, and compliance objectives. The role offers broad operational scope, including team leadership, production management, continuous improvement, and strategic planning across multiple operational areas.

What You Will Do

• Lead manufacturing, planning, purchasing, materials, and distribution teams to achieve production, quality, inventory, and cost performance targets.

• Develop talent through recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and development planning aligned to operational objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve productivity, quality, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

• Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow prioritization to ensure medical devices are produced and delivered on time and in a cost-effective manner.

• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, product specifications, quality management processes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), workplace safety standards, and company policies.

• Direct capital equipment evaluations, facility improvement initiatives, and asset preservation activities to support operational performance and future capacity needs.

• Manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, and capital planning activities, while providing regular performance reporting to leadership.

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support operational goals and project execution.

What You Will Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or people management experience.

• Experience managing manufacturing operations in a regulated environment subject to quality and compliance requirements.

• Experience managing budgets, operational performance metrics, and cross-functional projects.

• Experience implementing process improvements, production optimization initiatives, or operational excellence programs.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.

• Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or Leadership certification/training.

$135,600 - $225,900 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.