Senior Kitroom Specialist – Port Elizabeth at Stryker

 As a member of our Supply Chain team, you will make a daily impact on the lives of others. Apply today and you will get a chance to work with high-functioning, driven people who all have the same mission of making healthcare better. Plus, we have an award-winning culture and were recently named one of the World’s Best Workplace by Fortune! 

We are looking for a Senior Kitroom Representative to join our New Port Elizabeth branch.

What you will do:

• Completes repetitive tasks and follows procedures along with written and verbal instructions; works throughout Kitroom operation for majority of scheduled shift
• Displays versatility and flexibility on a regular basis within department
• Meets goals as defined within Stryker key success factors of Quality First, Customer Experience, Innovation, People Development, and Financial Results
• Actively participates in and leads production initiatives and process improvements
• Collaboration with Leads, Kitroom Manager and RAQA to develop tools and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of Kitroom SOPs; acts as Subject Matter Expert in assigned area
• Assist Team Lead/Manager with audit readiness programme, perform audit spot-checks regularly
• Assists in training Kitroom Representative on departmental procedures and acts as signing authority for work completed by Kitroom Representative in training
• Consistent participation in and contribution to a “champion” role
• Collaboration with Team Lead/Manager to ensure all team members are adequately trained and maintain completed competencies both internal and cross-departmental procedures and ensure all team members are following Kitroom procedures and completing quality records accurately
• Responsible for tracking and updating on relevant metrics (as needed) and recording/tracking efficiency issues or concerns
• Responsible for communicating instructions, planning and implementing process improvements, and initiatives in a positive manner
• Strives for operational excellence by promoting a team-based, product-focused organization, contributing to continuous  improvement, participating in safety programs, and regularly providing ideas for process improvement or cost reduction
• Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance team's performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria.
• Invests in employee involvement and development by being responsible and accountable, being passionate towards the success of the business, treating all with dignity and respect and by fostering personal growth.
• Works independently with little supervision
• Demonstrates technical and team leadership, serves as role model for team members
• Punctuality and Attendance: Follow attendance policy as outlined in our company handbook

What you will need:

• Matric or equivalent required with 65% or better average in related subjects & several years related work experience OR
• Degree or equivalent with 65% or better average in related field & 1 year related work experience
• Stryker Kitroom experience preferred
• Stryker product portfolio & full Kitroom flow/procedure knowledge preferred
• Proven experience with outside leadership or involvement in a Stryker champion role or similar
• Fluency in English, spoken & written
• Advanced communication skills to build relationships with internal customers
• Advanced IT knowledge (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet)
• Advanced ERP system knowledge preferred
• Valid driving license
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must have attention to detail