Warehouse Manager

Stryker Corporation; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse, inventory, and kitting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will develop a high-performing team, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety standards.

The role partners with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to optimize material flow, boost inventory accuracy, and implement scalable processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in warehouse operations, materials management, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, inventory control, material management, and kitting operations across multiple shifts.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members with a focus on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee receiving, inventory movement, material replenishment, and shipping to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance for efficient material flow.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and service levels.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage capacity, and material flow for future growth.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and company quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain/Operations/Business/Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

RF Smart

Job description

## Warehouse ManagerApply: Irvine, California: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R573239Work Flexibility: OnsiteStryker'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 AnnualTravel Percentage: NoneStryker 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.