Continuous Improvement Lead – Distribution

4 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Stryker Group Full time
Why join Stryker?

We are proud to be named one the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Our total rewards package offering includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.

Know someone at Stryker?

Be sure to have them submit you as a referrral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program


Who we want:

Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

Self-directed initiators People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What you will do:

As the Continuous Improvement Lead – Distribution, you'll have the exciting opportunity to actively collaborate with internal teams and departments, fostering a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation. Your role will be pivotal in creating a positive environment centered on teamwork and the sharing of ideas and knowledge. You’ll identify continuous improvement opportunities both within the department and across functions, analyze options, and propose innovative solutions to the Management Team. Join us in driving excellence and making a real impact

  • Participates in and leads the development and execution of continuous improvement both within the department and cross-functionally

  • Maintains detailed documentation for each project outlining specific Distribution project tasks with expected timelines

  • Communicates proactively and regularly with the Distribution Management Team throughout the project, including the control phase after implementation

  • Serves as a Distribution Workstream Lead on global Acquisition Integrations and other global/major PMO supported projects

  • Proactively identifies potential conflicts and/or risks associated with projects; proposes and implements mitigation strategies

  • Supports and strengthens team by coaching team members on Distribution project workstream activities on smaller projects, as needed

  • Performs root cause analysis, correction/preventative action, and troubleshooting using A3 problem solving methodologies

  • Serves as a subject matter expert within the team and cross-functionally

What you need:

  • University degree -required

  • 4 years of Supply Chain or Operations experience -required

  • Experience with Excel, PowerBI, Salesforce.com “preferred”

  • Experience conducting time studies “preferred”

  • Lean Six Sigma certification “preferred”

  • APICS designation “preferred”

  • Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered

About StrykerStryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available atstryker.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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