Production Manager

Smith+Nephew•Oklahoma City, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are looking for a driven and experienced Manufacturing Manager to join our Oklahoma City team. In this role, you will lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and play a key part in delivering high-quality medical technologies that improve lives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about operational excellence and team leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Requirements

Proven experience in manufacturing leadership, typically 7+ years in a manufacturing environment
Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing teams
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
Experience working within regulated industries, preferably medical devices
Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Leading and overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes to enhance efficiency and performance
Managing and developing a high performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement
Collaborating cross functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to optimize operations
Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards within a highly regulated environment
Monitoring key performance indicators and implementing corrective actions as needed
Supporting strategic planning and contributing to long term operational goals