Stryker
Material Handling Process Team Leader (1st Shift)
Portage, Michigan, USA · Senior · Contract
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($89,300) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $97,136. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $123,115 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021) · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
Employer immigration record
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Green-card follow-through: 55%
Files H-1B transfers
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- As the Material Handling Process Team Leader on 1st shift, you will lead material handling operations to ensure the safe, efficient flow of materials supporting production.
- You will be responsible for team performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, employee engagement, and cost while developing employees and driving continuous improvement.
- Lead and develop the material handling team, providing coaching, performance management, career development, and accountability.
- Ensure effective material flow and replenishment to support production schedules and minimize production disruptions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, support production goals, and drive operational performance.
- Use data, KPIs, and operational metrics to identify priorities, forecast business needs, and drive decision-making.
- Identify and lead process improvement, cost reduction, and standardization initiatives.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing, 6S, and other operational excellence initiatives.
- Lead and coach the Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) process through Tier 2 and support Tier 3 as needed.
- Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for temporary and permanent employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of equivalent experience in addition to the below requirements
Nice to have
- Monday - Wednesday (plus every other Thursday) 5 am to 5 pm EST
Compensation
- $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
This listing is sourced directly from Stryker's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.