Continuous Improvement Analyst

Work Flexibility: Onsite

What you will do–

As the Continuous Improvement Analyst you will plan, perform, and implement lean process improvement initiatives across Instruments Manufacturing by organizing, leading, and facilitating cross-functional project teams

You will lead using lean tools ((i.e. Line Balancing, Gemba walks, Standardized Work, Kaizen, Practical Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, 6S) to drive business results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Identify opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures with regards to Manufacturing workflow and software process improvement. Coach, mentor and lead project groups through lean initiatives

Partner with cross-functional, cross-departmental, and cross-divisional leaders to develop, and implement best-practice based process improvement

Develop and implements process improvement activities directed at both employee competencies and technical skills

Collaborate with other functions to ensure that systems and processes reflect current specifications and to obtain information on new processes and systems to improve overall department service level delivery

Secure commitment and accountability from functional stakeholders

Develop communications for stakeholders on the improvements & conduct update or communication meetings

What you need–

Bachelor’s degree with 0+ years of work experience or 6+ years of experience lieu of degree - required

Process improvement experience in a manufacturing or Office environment - preferred

Experience leveraging data and technology to solve problems or improve processes - preferred

Must be highly proficient in applications within Microsoft Office Suite & Power BI Reporting - preferred

Strong interpersonal communication skills

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.

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