Production Team Leader (2nd Shift (2 pm to 12 am))

Stryker Ireland, Ltd.

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Portage, Michigan Until 10/3/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

What you will do –

Join our team as a Production Team Leader in Assembly - 2nd shift (Onsite) We are seeking a hands-on people leader to manage a team of 40+ associates, drive performance, and foster a culture of excellence on our production floor. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and budget adherence, while also supporting team building, employee engagement, new product launches, and effective capacity and production planning.

  • Lead and develop a team of 40+ associates, promoting engagement, teamwork, and accountability.
  • Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Allocate resources effectively based on production schedules and standards.
  • Identify, lead, and execute cost reduction initiatives to meet financial objectives.
  • Collaborate with other business unit leaders on projects and operational initiatives.
  • Collect, analyze, and report production metrics to forecast business needs.
  • Participate in daily management meetings and communicate business results clearly across all levels.
  • Drive continuous improvement through teamwork, consultative problem-solving, and operational excellence.

  

Required –

  • Bachelor's degree (or 6 years equivalent experience in lieu of the degree)
  • and 4+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing or operations

Preferred –

  • Experience with ERP/MRP system
  • Lean Management
  • Microsoft suite
  • Bachelor’s degree

  

 

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

  

 

Travel Percentage: 0%

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 and develop manufacturing team, ensure quality, safety, and meeting production targets.

Job title

Production Team Leader (2nd Shift (2 pm to 12 am))

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Portage, Michigan; onsite work only

Salary

$89k–$149k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipmanufacturingteam managementproblem-solvingcommunication

Preferred skills

ERP/MRP systemlean managementMicrosoft suite

Specializations

leadershipproductionmanufacturingoperationsteam management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portage, MI, USA

On-site City