Stryker

Material Handling Process Team Leader, 1st Shift

Stryker
Posted 10/19/2026full-timePortage • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $89,300 - $148,800 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading material handling teams, driving operational performance through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Proven ability to manage resources effectively while fostering employee engagement and development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Six SigmaPeople ManagementPerformance ManagementOperational ExcellenceProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and develop the material handling team through coaching, performance management, career development, and accountability
  • Ensure effective material flow and replenishment to support production schedules and minimize disruptions
  • Allocate labor and resources based on production needs and operational standards
  • Troubleshoot material, equipment, and process issues affecting production
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive operational performance
  • Use data, KPIs, and operational metrics to identify priorities, forecast business needs, and support decisions
  • Lead process improvement, cost reduction, standardization, Lean manufacturing, 6S, and operational excellence initiatives
  • Lead and coach the Managing Daily Improvement process through Tier 2 and support Tier 3 as needed
  • Execute Leader Standard Work and audit requirements, including Quality and 6S
  • Manage labor requirements, overtime approval, timecards, and workforce planning
  • Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for temporary and permanent employees
  • Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and development
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, legal, corporate, and human resources policies
  • Participate in audits and lead plant tours as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of equivalent experience in addition to the below requirements
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability 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
  • 1+ year of people management/leadership experience (preferred)

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Hard Skills
Material Flow ManagementData AnalysisKPI DevelopmentTroubleshootingWorkforce PlanningQuality AuditingCost ReductionStandardization6S MethodologyProduction Scheduling
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkEmployee Engagement
Industry Keywords
Operational StandardsComplianceSafetyPerformance MetricsCross-Functional Collaboration