Operations Associate

Stryker Corporation; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking an Operations Associate to provide manufacturing support in Belfast. The role involves coordinating production training, managing team performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and competency in Microsoft Office and SAP. This position emphasizes effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to a fast-paced work environment. This is a full-time onsite role offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ manufacturing experience.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and process co-ordination support to the manufacturing line.
• Ensure team performance meets KPIs on Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Lead Production Training for new hires and ensure training plans are executed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to task ownership

Education

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths, English and Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Operations Associate page is loaded## Operations Associatelocations: Belfast, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 17, 2026 (8 days left to apply)job requisition id: R553939Work Flexibility: Onsite**Operations Associate** Key Areas of Responsibility* Provides manufacturing, product and process co-ordination support to the manufacturing line. In addition, coordinates and evaluates production training and trains trainers.* Responsible for ensuring the performance of an assigned team / work process. The role involves having ownership and accountability for personal and team-based performance metrics. This role involves working closely with the Operations Supervisors to reduce downtime and optimise performance to the production plan.* Ensuring the team performance meets KPIs on Safety, Quality and Productivity.* Provides active coaching and feedback to operators.* Actively manages production flow to optimise performance* Ensures Production Schedule is always followed.* Lead the Tier 1 Process* Actively anticipate potential downtime and reduce production interruptions* Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the Production Plan.* Communicate and record output levels.* Collaborate with NPI teams to ensure that builds are prioritised and progressed through the line as per required timelines.* Identify and manage training priorities vs business needs monthly* Lead the formation of training schedule and are responsible for executing the plan vs to ensure versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. Train & support the lines in delivery of training.* Responsible for approval, implementation, and scheduling of training for document changes.* Lead Production Training for new hires and ensures cross-training plans for employees are implemented.* Evaluates and signs off training. Collaborate with the Training Applications Analyst in the upkeep of the SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded in line with QMS.* Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and co-ordinates gathering list of team members to meet this need.* Ensure quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed.* Support with maintaining production systems (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits).* Promote current Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Processes.* Lead EHS / 6S for your team – ensure that a proactive approach to health and safety. Champion and achieve the 6S process, standards, and objectives using teamwork.* Participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.* Participate in the resolution of NC & CAPAs as required and ensure effective compliance with Quality Management System (QMS).* All other duties as assigned.Experience & Knowledge Skills Education: Desirable: GCSE Grade A-C in Maths, English and Science Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ manufacturing experience System/Computer Requirements:* Competency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook* Competency with SAPKey Competencies needed for this position:* Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse teams.* Ability to utilise problem solving skills to anticipate and prevent downtime* Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.* Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment* Commitment - willingness to take ownership of a task or go the extra mile to ensure deadlines or targets are achieved.Travel Percentage: None