Lean Leader

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Who We Want:

Stryker is seeking a Lean Leader with a strong ability to influence teams drive and achieve results. This role calls for a champion of operational excellence and efficiencysomeone who is proactive adept at overcoming challenges and an effective communicator. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering highquality products to patients and customers. This individual contributor position is based in Salt Lake City.

What You Will Do:

• Engage in Lean Manufacturing projects with the key focus of driving Continuous Improvement across the site

• Be a member/leader of one or more crossfunctional operations teams tasked with effectively launching new product introductions and will lead process improvement projects utilizing lean tools that are integral to the sites strategic growth plan

• Analyze and implement lean process improvements to reduce cost and improve efficiencies

• Perform and evaluate work measurement and workflow analysis for the establishment of standards and the utilization of production facilities

• Partner with engineers to develop plant and equipment layout capacity plans workflow and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities

• Provide product assembly instructions and standardize assembly practice

LEAN MANUFACTURING

• Drive and support the advancement of Lean Manufacturing culture principles and practices across the plant and work with local leadership to create and drive the Lean vision for the plant

• Participate in project groups through Stryker Production System and lead kaizen events

• Identify improvement opportunities and creation/initiation of project teams to achieve site goals and facilitating the removal of barriers to ensure successful outcomes

• Inspire others by constantly promoting educating and instilling culture of identification and elimination of waste throughout the plant within manufacturing areas and also in support / transactional areas

• Ensure that Lean activities and projects are linked such that the entire value stream is addressed and maximum benefit is extracted from Lean activities

• Ensure that Value Stream Maps are accurate and up to date and they are being leveraged to drive organizational change

• Assist in developing a road map for lean onsite with key site goals and timelines

• Lead coach and mentor project groups through Stryker Production system initiatives

• Develop and Implement a range of Lean and Industrial Engineering tools to improve overall performance and reduce costs

• Develop and deliver training programs on site

• Foster a strong working relationship with the central Continuous Improvement team

• Liaise with EH&S Department to ensure improvements through Lean activity are assessed ergonomically and are aligned with EH&S continuous improvement goals

ENGINEERING STANDARDS & CAPACITY PLANNING

• Establish standard times through work measurement

• Prepare and present engineering standard data in line with corporate guidelines

• Work with Finance to manage the annual update of the Engineering Standard Times for the site

• Conduct Production capacity analysis and provide input to the integrated business planning process

• Develop Capacity scenarios to assist Operations in identifying suitable flexing strategies

• Assist Operations in headcount planning

• Provide support to manufacturing as required to meet the business targets and Objectives

SPATIAL PLANNING & OPTIMIZATION

• Work with Process Development Production Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering teams to lead facility/line layout design and implementation projects

• Review requests for changes to facility layouts and propose options for review/ approval

• Ensure that plant layout drawings are correct and up to date at all times and that free space is created strategically to allow for improved flow and/or provision for new/additional production lines to support increased volume & new product introduction

• Optimize existing space utilization and provide input into the site spatial strategy

• Develop and maintain a site spatial strategy

What You Need:

• Bachelors degree

• 2 years relevant Lean Operations or Industrial Engineering experience

• 12 yrs Medical device environment preferred

• Experience creating and executing Lean plans in assigned areas

• Extensive knowledge and application of Lean/IE tools and methods

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional project teams utilizing sound project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to build trust with others and leverage resources to accomplish tasks and deliver results

• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor others on Lean Manufacturing concepts

• Experience in CAD packages

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.

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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.