Smith & Nephew

Production Manager

Smith & Nephew • $80K — $110K *
Oklahoma City, OK 73160In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and people management skills
  • Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices
  • Proficient in problem solving and decision-making
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency
  • Manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability and engagement
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to optimize operations
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards
  • Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions
  • Support strategic planning and contribute to long-term operational objectives

Benefits

  • 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution of $500+ annually, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Hands-On, Team-Customized Training and Mentorship
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!
Full Job Description
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.

What will you be doing?
  • 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


What will you need to be successful?
  • 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


You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
  • Inclusion and Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
  • Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
  • Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

About Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company headquartered in London, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices and products for orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. Smith & Nephew operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 17,500 people worldwide. The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas James Smith and his nephew, Horatio Nelson Smith, and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Smith & Nephew's products include joint replacement systems, wound care products, and surgical instruments. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Smith & Nephew
Size
17,500 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$448 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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