Associate Manager, Operations (Springhill) **P** **osition Summary** Entry level position for Operations Manager role. Direct P&L responsibility for a small or less complex operations business with a team of Supervisors reporting to this role. Partners very closely with all functions to ensure optimisation in compliance, customer service, capacity planning, talent development/engagement, financial performance, new product introductions and process improvements. Responsible for directing and co-ordinating all the manufacturing operations for the area of responsibility. **Key Areas of Responsibility** + Leads small of less complex operations business unit. + Manages all manufacturing resources and operations within a regulated environment to promote Quality, Customer Service, Cost Culture and People Development Operational Excellence. + Ensures awareness and compliance with all regulatory and compliance requirements (FDA, ISO, EH&S, etc.). Maintains and improves GMP standards and adherence to the Quality Management System. + Drives accountability and a high performing business that consistently delivers the Business Unit KPIs. + Agrees and drives operational excellence by setting clear direction and expectations for performance. Establishes and measures performance targets with respect to Product Quality, Customer Service, spending, labour efficiency and yield against targets. Take appropriate and proactive corrective action when required. + Championsa highly talented Value Stream team and creates a positive employee environment by promoting trust, collaboration and open communication with the Business Unit. + Promotes a culture of inclusiveness, cooperation and a commitment to teamwork. + Ensure the development of supervisors and production team members. + Provide leadership direction to team on process improvements, address obstacles, provide resources and interact with other areas of the company to assist team in overcoming problems and streamlining the work process as part of a structured continuous improvement program. + Prepare and deliver annual budgets (headcount, expense and capital), manage cost and ensure P&L performance is optimised. + Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure that all new products and processes are introduced into production in compliance, on time, within budget and are operationally successful. + Maintain & improve health & safety systems and promote + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications Knowledge Skills** + Degree or Masters in Business, Production Management, Engineeringor similar Discipline + 7 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment. + 4 years minimumSupervisor experience. + 0-2 years Associate Operations Manager experience + Managesa number of Operations Supervisors.May have indirect staff reporting to the position. + Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a production environment to the completion of complex assignments. + Proven track record and genuine interest in successfully creating and managing a highly talented, engaged and performing team + Business acumen with an ability to effectively manage Business Unit Financials. + Demonstrates developing technical leadership skills inter-departmentally. + Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety. + Ability to drive and promote business unit engagement and people development. + Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance. + Effective decision making skills with ability to implement effective plans to optimise performance and address challenges. + Excellent Influencing and communication skills across all departments and in matrix structure . Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. 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.