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Operations Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field. Many H-1B holders in this role work for manufacturers, logistics firms, and tech companies that file LCAs annually and have established sponsorship pipelines.
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Job description
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Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
On call responsibilities required.
What you will do -
As our Field Operations Team Lead, you will provide leadership and expertise for loaner kit/order fulfillment. Oversee the distribution of products/services for our representatives and customers to include order entry; picking, shipping, tracking, creating driving routes and usage. Track inventory accurately, record keeping, warehouse inventory cycle counting, managing expired products and optimize inventory utilization. Maintain a state of constant audit readiness and assist with preparation for audits. Implement processes that optimize and track warehouse inventory, which accounts for up to 50% of Branch’s inventory assets.
- Meet established metrics for operations (i.e. turns, service levels)
- Compile and inspect incoming/outgoing kits/products for compliance with specifications and usage
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Process orders for products while conferring with distribution, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel in order to expedite or trace deliveries
- Investigate customer complaints/track service levels and problem solve any discrepancies
- Utilize processes and tools for scheduling surgeries
- Work with internal resources for alternative product obtainment (e.g. loaner bank, other warehouses, consignments)
- Managerial duties including but not limited to: training, coaching, performance management and evaluation, compensation management, recruitment and terminations
- Complete other duties as assigned
What You Need -
Required:
- A BS/BA degree is needed for the role, however in lieu of a degree 6+ years of equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
- Valid Driver’s license with good driving record
- Ability to work flexible hours, as needed to support the business needs, including weekend and evening call/participate in rotational on call as needed
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs
Preferred:
- 1+ years of experience with warehouse/inventory control experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Prior people leadership is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $67,600 - $99,100 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker 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 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Operations Lead
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly support the Operations Lead position. A business administration or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly, but a general studies degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the accepted degree fields before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Operations Lead roles by employers with active LCA filings. This shows you which companies already understand the H-1B process for this job title, cutting down wasted applications to employers unfamiliar with sponsoring operations roles.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
Employers enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for employment verification, which signals familiarity with work authorization compliance. For H-1B holders, this often means a smoother onboarding process and fewer delays between offer acceptance and your start date.
Clarify the specialty occupation case early
Operations Lead titles vary widely. Before accepting an offer, confirm the job duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just general management experience. Vague job descriptions weaken the specialty occupation argument and increase RFE risk during USCIS adjudication.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
If your offer has a specific start date tied to a project launch or transition period, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS adjudicates premium I-129 petitions within 15 business days, giving both sides certainty before you give notice at your current role.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Operations Lead in your work location. Run a search on OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you understand the wage floor and can negotiate above it, not below.
H-1B Visa Operations Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, or operations management. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role, not just a general preference. Employers with vague job descriptions sometimes receive RFEs from USCIS asking them to clarify the degree requirement, so the offer letter and job posting language matter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Operations Lead positions?
Manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, technology, and healthcare operations are the most active industries for H-1B sponsorship in Operations Lead roles. These sectors typically have structured HR processes and ongoing headcount that makes annual H-1B filing routine. You can browse Operations Lead roles filtered by employers with LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors in your target industry.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Operations Lead role at a different employer?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a new LCA for the Operations Lead position at your new work location and certify the prevailing wage. Material changes to duties or location require a new petition, not just an amendment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Operations Lead role is restructured or my employer downsizes?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window you can accept a new job offer and have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition. You can't work during the grace period unless a new petition is filed and accepted. Acting quickly is important since the 60 days runs from your last day of employment.
Does an Operations Lead job title affect H-1B prevailing wage calculations?
Yes. The DOL assigns prevailing wages based on the Standard Occupational Classification code that matches your actual job duties, not just the job title. Operations Lead roles can map to different SOC codes depending on whether the focus is general operations, production supervision, or logistics management, and each carries a different wage level. Your employer determines the SOC code when filing the LCA, so confirm the mapping reflects your actual responsibilities before the petition is filed.