Associate Manager, Production (2nd Shift M-T 5:00PM – 3:30AM)

Stryker Ireland, Ltd.

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Memphis, Tennessee Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

This On-site, 2nd Shift position will be responsible for the daily management and performance of the team in the areas of quality, productivity, production planning, WIP Management, engagement, and new product implementation.

What You Will Do

  • Lead 2nd shift manufacturing operations (machining, processing, secondary ops, patient-specific production) to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity targets
  • Ensure compliance with work instructions, quality standards, and packaging requirements; drive corrective improvements as needed
  • Execute Daily Management and Tier meetings; track performance and drive accountability to metrics
  • Plan staffing and manage labor (including overtime) to meet production demands
  • Drive continuous improvement using A3, 6S, and Leader Standard Work (LSW)
  • Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable to performance, behavior, and engagement expectations
  • Support quality systems by leading/assisting with non-conformances (NCs), audits, and training compliance
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management; own team development and succession readiness

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 6+ years of relevant experience, including manufacturing
  • 3+ years leading teams in regulated or SOP-driven environments
  • 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience
  • Strong planning, communication, and performance management skills with the ability to deliver results in manufacturing or logistics environments

Preferred

  • Experience leading machining, packaging, labeling, or similar functions
  • Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience
  • Experience with structured problem-solving (A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA, 8-step) and continuous improvement (6S)

  

 

United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

  

 

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About this role

Summary

Manage 2nd shift manufacturing team, ensure quality, productivity, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Job title

Associate Manager, Production (2nd Shift M-T 5:00PM – 3:30AM)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Memphis, Tennessee, remote work not allowed.

Salary

$103k–$171k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipproduction planningteam managementcompliancecontinuous improvement

Preferred skills

machiningpackaginglabelingmedical devicestructured problem-solving

Specializations

production managementqualityteam leadershipregulated environmentcontinuous improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Memphis, TN, USA

On-site City