**What you will do–** + As the Continuous Improvement Analyst you will plan, perform, and implement lean process improvement initiatives across Instruments Manufacturing by organizing, leading, and facilitating cross-functional project teams + You will lead using lean tools ((i.e. Line Balancing, Gemba walks, Standardized Work, Kaizen, Practical Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, 6S) to drive business results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost + Identify opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures with regards to Manufacturing workflow and software process improvement. Coach, mentor and lead project groups through lean initiatives + Partner with cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-divisional leaders to develop, and implement best-practice based process improvement + Develop and implements process improvement activities directed at both employee competencies and technical skills + Collaborate with other functions to ensure that systems and processes reflect current specifications and to obtain information on new processes and systems to improve overall department service level delivery + Secure commitment and accountability from functional stakeholders + Develop communications for stakeholders on the improvements & conduct update or communication meetings **What you need–** + Bachelor’s degree with 0+ years of work experience or 6+ years of experience lieu of degree - required + Process improvement experience in a manufacturing or Office environment - preferred + Experience leveraging data and technology to solve problems or improve processes - preferred + Must be highly proficient in applications within Microsoft Office Suite & Power BI Reporting - preferred + Strong interpersonal communication skills Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker 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. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. 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.