Work Flexibility: Onsite

Third shift positionMonday through Friday, 11:00pm - 7:00am

What you will do-

The Associate Production Team Leader (PTL) is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing operations team on 2nd Shift. This role ensures excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering employee engagement and driving continuous improvement. The Associate PTL manages day-to-day operations, supports cross-functional collaboration, and builds a culture of accountability, teamwork, and personal growth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop 2nd Shift team members to achieve business objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagementAllocate resources based on production schedules and operational priorities.Monitor performance metrics, communicate results during MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) meetings, and escalate issues as neededAnticipate and resolve equipment, staffing, or workflow issues to minimize downtimePartner with support teams (engineering, maintenance, quality, planning) to drive problem resolution and improve processesConduct performance reviews, talent discussions, and disciplinary actions in alignment with company policiesRecruit, hire, and onboard talent while forecasting future staffing needs for temporary and permanent rolesManage labor efficiency, overtime approvals, and timecard compliance.Promote employee engagement by creating an inclusive environment that encourages feedback, growth, and accountabilityDrive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and cost reduction initiativesIdentify and execute continuous improvement projects through teamwork, empowerment, consultative problem solving, and operating with honesty and integrity while providing a highly responsive and unsurpassed level of customer serviceOwn and execute Leader Standard Work (LSW), including audits for quality, safety, and 6S complianceEnsure compliance with regulatory, quality, legal, corporate, and HR policies.Represent the 2nd Shift Team during cross-shift handoffs and collaborate with other shift leaders to ensure smooth transitions

What you need-

Bachelor’s degree or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of equivalent experience will be considered - required4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, or related operations – requiredExperience in Lean manufacturing, problem solving, and continuous improvement - preferredDemonstrated ability to lead teams, develop people, and deliver measurable business resultsProficiency with PC applications and business systems

Travel Percentage: 0%

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.