Warehouse Manager

Stryker Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker's Peripheral Vascular division is seeking an Associate Warehouse Manager at the Oak Canyon facility to lead warehouse, inventory, and kitting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will develop a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with FDA/ISO 13485, GMP, and partner cross-functionally to optimize material flow and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in warehouse operations or materials management.
• 3+ years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems like NetSuite, SAP, RF Smart.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, inventory control, material management, and kitting across shifts.
• Coach and develop team; foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee receiving, inventory movement, replenishment, shipping for uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Improve inventory accuracy via cycle counts and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance.
• Drive Lean initiatives to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Optimize layout, storage, and material flow for scalability.
• Ensure FDA, ISO 13485, GMP and company quality standards compliance.
• Manage warehouse execution to safeguard inventory integrity.
• Develop scalable kitting/replenishment to meet demand.
• Reduce inventory variance through physical inventories and reconciliations.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Leadership

Lean / continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

RF Smart

Job description

Stryker's Peripheral Vascular business is experiencing significant growth, and we're seeking an experienced Associate Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse, inventory, and materials operations at our Oak Canyon facility.

In this role, you will oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, material flow, and kitting activities that support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, improve inventory accuracy, and implement scalable processes that support continued business growth while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by optimizing operations, strengthening team culture, and helping shape the future of a growing organization.

What You'll Do:

• Lead warehouse, inventory control, material management, and kitting operations across multiple shifts.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee receiving, inventory movement, material replenishment, shipping, and material availability to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and inventory control best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure efficient material flow and inventory management.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, service levels, and operational performance.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage capacity, and material flow processes to support future business growth and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and company quality standards.
• Lead warehouse execution processes to maintain inventory integrity, accurate transaction management, and effective movement of materials throughout the operation.
• Develop and implement scalable kitting and material replenishment strategies that support manufacturing demand and improve operational efficiency.
• Drive inventory variance reduction through ABC cycle counting programs, reconciliation activities, root cause analysis, and periodic physical inventory audits.
• Lead efforts to strengthen and evolve the warehouse culture by building a highly engaged, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse design, workflow, storage utilization, and overall operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in warehouse operations, materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical device, healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading warehouse, kitting, material replenishment, or inventory management operations.
• Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems, including NetSuite, SAP, RF Smart, or similar platforms.
• Experience leading warehouse redesign, optimization, or footprint expansion initiatives.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and strengthening workplace culture.
• Lean, Six Sigma, CPIM, CTLD, or related professional certifications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems, inventory control practices, and warehouse best practices.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual