Hybrid Lean Production Supervisor: Lead Teams

Smith+Nephew; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Fertility & Adoption Support

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid Work Model

Mentorship

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Smith+Nephew in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly teams, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost goals in a highly regulated, machine-intensive manufacturing operation. You will coach and develop staff, implement Lean, Kaizen events, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, and Safety to improve productivity and product quality.

A bachelor's degree is preferred and 5+ years supervisory experience in Lean environments; hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• 5+ years in a machine-intensive manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a Lean production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop hourly production teams to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
• Ensure production plans are executed safely and compliant with quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, standard work, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, and Safety teams to improve productivity and product quality.
• Lead daily management, monitor performance, and ensure schedules are met through effective resource use.
• Coach and develop employees, support succession planning and performance management.
• Support problem solving, safety investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Continuous Improvement

Team Development

Problem-solving

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Smith+Nephew in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly teams, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost goals in a highly regulated, machine-intensive manufacturing operation. You will coach and develop staff, implement Lean, Kaizen events, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, and Safety to improve productivity and product quality.

A bachelor's degree is preferred and 5+ years supervisory experience in Lean environments; hybrid