We’re seeking a dynamic and hands-on Supervisor, Manufacturing to oversee operations at our Ventura, California site, supporting Stryker’s innovative Cranial Maxillofacial (CMF) business. In this onsite role, you’ll lead a team of 10+ hourly production staff, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across all manufacturing activities. You'll play a key role in delivering life-changing medical devices by managing day-to-day operations, tracking key performance metrics, and collaborating cross-functionally with teams in Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Manufacturing Design. If you’re passionate about leading teams, streamlining production, and making an impact in healthcare manufacturing, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
Champion a culture of quality and compliance, ensuring all products are manufactured to validated standards and documentation aligns with GMP and Stryker’s Quality Policies.
Drive operational excellence by proactively managing production capacity—optimizing manpower, equipment, and cross-functional coordination to meet evolving business needs.
Lead strategic resource planning, including labor forecasting and capital expenditure recommendations that align with long-term growth and efficiency goals.
Ensure end-to-end inventory accuracy and traceability, maintaining full control over components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods to support operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
Develop and empower high-performing teams through strategic hiring, coaching, and performance management to strengthen capabilities and leadership pipelines.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies (Kaizen, Lean Lighthouse, etc.) to reduce waste, improve throughput, and elevate overall performance.
Oversee maintenance and calibration standards, ensuring all equipment, tools, and gauges are operating reliably and compliantly within the production area.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Manufacturing Design Teams. to resolve issues quickly, scale innovations, and support ongoing operational success.
What you need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in technical or business-related discipline
4 years of experience in operations or manufacturing preferably in medical device or other highly regulated industry
Experience in a supervisory role
Preferred Qualifications
Lean/Six Sigma experience
ERP or SAP experience
87,600 - 186,700 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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