Work Flexibility: Onsite

What you will do-

As the Material Handling Process Team Leader on 2nd shift you will be responsible for team performance in the areas of quality, safety, delivery and performance to budget, team building, employee engagement, capacity, and production planning. You will ensure the team adheres to quality and quantity standards and follows guidelines to meet product specifications as well.

Additional responsibilities:

Be responsible for using data and other inputs, identify, prioritize, and deliver on business and customer needsAllocate and lead resources in area based on production schedule and standardsAnticipate line down or machine issues and partner with support staff to avoid delays to productionCollaborate with cross functional team to achieve goalsIdentify and may lead cost reduction initiatives to deliver on financial projectionsWill collect various metrics and compile to forecast business needs May lead plant tours and be familiar with the products manufactured in multiple unitsAttend managing daily improvement (MDI) meetings and communicate business results /metrics clearly at all levels of the operations businessOversee execution and coaching of MDI process up through Tier 2Fill in for Operations Manager as needed, to include MDI Tier 3Evaluate employee performance through various means, such as talent reviews and common annual reviews, and enforcing company policies through appropriate disciplinary measures, with guidanceProvide developmental coaching and guidance to team in the areas of performance management, communication, and adhering to company policesBe responsible for the recruitment and hiring of talentMay forecast and predict recruitment needs of temporary and permanent talent to the team for conversionManage labor through OT approval and timecard managementAchieve employee engagement by being responsible and accountable for actions promoting an environment that fosters personal growth and developmentDrive a culture of continuous improvement through the support of business and process improvements including but not limited to 6S, lean manufacturing initiatives, etc.Own and execute LSW (Leader Standard Work) and audit requirements including, but not limited to, Quality and 6SIdentify 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 serviceMay participate in auditsEnsures compliance with established regulatory, quality, legal, corporate, and human resources policies and procedures

What you need -

Bachelor’s degree - preferred; in lieu of degree, 6+ years of equivalent experience in addition to the below requirements will be considered 4+ years of work experience required; in a shipping and receiving environment – required1+ year of people management/ leadership experience - preferredAbility to drive team productivity, while maintaining high levels of quality, safety, employee engagement and morale Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and coach individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying communication and technical skills Lean Six Sigma or related experience

Travel Percentage: 10%

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.

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