Global Lean & Operating System Leader

USA - Smith & Nephew, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Smith+Nebhew is seeking a senior Continuous Improvement leader to enable the S+N Operating System across Wound OR Sports. You will partner with leaders to drive KPIs, build capability, and foster a culture of relentless improvement.

You will implement lean management systems, coach teams across regions, and report progress to top management while aligning with enterprise strategy and profitability goals. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Four-year university degree required (business, marketing, or engineering, preferred); Master’s Degree required.
• 12 years in process improvement and/or lean related experience across cultures.
• 8+ years hands-on Lean/Operating System experience in Med-Tech or Healthcare.
• Strong change management and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver KPIs across Wound OR Sports aligned to objectives.
• Lead implementation of the S+N Operating System across the business.
• Mature Lean Management System with visual management and Gemba walks.
• Streamline processes to improve customer experience and end-to-end flows.
• Provide regular reporting on OS maturity to leadership.

Skills

Lean Leadership

KPI Development

Change Management

Cross-cultural Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

Smith+Nebhew is seeking a senior Continuous Improvement leader to enable the S+N Operating System across Wound OR Sports. You will partner with leaders to drive KPIs, build capability, and foster a culture of relentless improvement.

You will implement lean management systems, coach teams across regions, and report progress to top management while aligning with enterprise strategy and profitability goals. Travel up to 50% may be required.