Manufacturing Line Lead

Schedule: 2nd shift Monday through Thursday from 2:15pm - 12:45am MST (required overtime and weekends as needed).

As a Manufacturing Line Lead you will work in supervisory direction and function as the leader of a production team to meet production goals for the assembly of components and/or devices. This role may require the operation of equipment and tools to assemble and/or inspect components and devices with assembly operations include soldering, adhesive joining, machine operation, packaging, labeling, and inspecting. This role requires the employee to maintain the quality and integrity of the product at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out 50% Line Lead responsibilities & 50% Product Builder duties
• Manages daily work assignments of product builders
• Manages overtime schedule
• Co-ordinate vacation/sick leave requests.
• Conduct or coordinate on-the-job trainings.
• Responsible for the logistics of daily, weekly, monthly meetings and may be asked to present at weekly/monthly/quarterly meetings
• Communicate and/or coordinate production-related activities with other support groups
• Carry out NC/CAPA applicable action items
• Performs administrative task of Catch of the Day Program
• Escalates line issues to supervisor as deemed necessary
• Provide objective performance feedback of product builders
• Provide line performance summary (weekly)
• Track and monitor area performance against per determined targets. Review and escalate deviations and needed actions as required as measured against metric performance.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management

What you need:

Required Qualifications:

• High School or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with some leadership experience
• Proven success in meeting production goals and KPIs in high-volume settings
• Skilled in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Proficient with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and production reporting tools
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Effective trainer and mentor for team development
• Committed to workplace safety and operational excellence
• Experienced in shift handovers and accurate production reporting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments (e.g., maintenance, engineering, quality)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other reporting platforms

Physical & Cognitive Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and perform tasks involving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Frequent use of microscopes and handheld tools; may involve assembling small components.
• May lift/move items up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 5075 lbs depending on site/product line.
• Physical activities may include bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Exposure to moderate noise, mechanical parts, and potentially hazardous substances.
• Use of PPE (e.g., safety glasses, respirators, protective clothing) is required.
• Clean room work requires gowns, hair covers, and shoe covers.
• Microscope use may be required for extended periods.

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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.