Senior Director, Site Lead - Hull & Melton

Smith Nephew; Melton; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Private health

Dental plans

Healthcare cash plans

Income protection

Life assurance

Share options

Mentorship program

Gym discounts

Job summary

Smith Nephew is seeking a Senior Director, Site Lead for Hull & Melton to set and execute the long term strategic direction of a complex, multinational manufacturing site. You will lead a senior leadership team and own performance across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, R&D and finance.

This role requires exceptional governance, transformation leadership and the ability to align site priorities with the global supply strategy, shaping the future of Wound Operations and contributing at

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate executive-level leadership in a complex, regulated multinational environment.
• Proven track record of large-scale transformation and cultural change.
• Strong governance, strategic thinking and stakeholder influence across site, regional and global levels.
• Ability to lead diverse multifunctional teams (manufacturing, quality, regulatory, R&D, finance).

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the long-term strategic direction for the Hull & Melton site, aligning with global supply strategy.
• Lead a senior leadership team and drive improvements across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, R&D and finance.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Contribute to shaping the future of Wound Operations at regional and global levels.

Job description

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This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of a strategically significant manufacturing site. As Senior Director, Site Lead for Hull & Melton, you will take full accountability for a complex, multi functional operation and play a critical role within the Wound Global Operations Leadership team. You will define direction, drive transformation and ensure the site continues to deliver exceptional performance in a highly regulated and demanding environment.

What will you be doing?

You will set and execute the long term strategic direction, aligning site priorities with the broader global supply strategy. Leading a diverse and senior leadership team, you will create clarity, alignment and momentum across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, R&D and finance.

Your leadership will extend beyond operational excellence. You will champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring the site is future ready. From leading large scale transformation programmes to navigating complex regulatory landscapes, you will balance strategic vision with operational discipline.

As a key member of the global operations leadership team, you will also contribute to shaping the future of Wound Operations more broadly, bringing insight, challenge and leadership beyond the site.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role is defined by your ability to lead at scale while inspiring confidence across a broad and senior stakeholder group.

• A proven track record of executive level operations leadership within a complex, highly regulated, multinational environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead large scale transformation, modernisation and cultural change across multi-functional teams
• Deep expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, quality systems and HSE, with a strong focus on governance and compliance
• A strategic mindset combined with strong presence and influence, enabling you to operate effectively at site, regional and global levels

You will bring strong judgement, resilience and the ability to lead through ambiguity, creating an environment where performance and people thrive together.

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Your Future:

Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options, and a car allowance.

Work/Life Balance:

Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing:

Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

Training:

Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

Extra Perks:

Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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