OpEx Specialist, Supply Chain Americas (US)

3M HEALTHCARE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health savings account (HSA) with EMPG

Job summary

Smith+Neb is seeking an OpEx Specialist in Supply Chain Americas to partner with the Ops Excellence leader to accelerate end-to-end efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites, develop roadmaps, and lead KPI visibility using Power BI.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma certification, 3–5 years in a fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing setting, and 50% travel to support SC Americas sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment with leading CI projects.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required.
• Advanced knowledge of WMS/ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Manhattan) and data analysis tools such as Minitab, SQL, or Excel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for coaching frontline teams.
• Willingness to travel 50% and work on-site at a local SC Americas warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide CI strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to boost productivity.
• Strengthen capabilities across Supply Chain and Customer Care Org. of SC Americas.
• Deploy playbooks from the S&N Operating System to drive KPI improvements.
• Develop and maintain the CI roadmap; partner with leaders to meet financial targets.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify defects and process gaps.
• Audit SOPs across locations to ensure consistency.
• Develop operational strategy and Ops Excellence plan regionally and locally.
• Develop and monitor KPI dashboards (cycle time, inventory, order accuracy) using Power BI.
• Partner with IT to integrate WMS and automation for real-time visibility and planning.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Training & mentoring

Power BI

SQL

Excel

WMS/ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Manhattan Associates

Minitab

SQL

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Neb we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Join us as an OpEx Specialist in Supply Chain Americas and work with the Ops Excellence leader to establish a roadmap and proper governance to accelerate the optimization of end‑to‑end operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.

Location: Phoenix, AZ; Charlotte, NC; Memphis, TN; Fort Worth, TX; Clearfork, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead site‑wide CI (Continuous Improvement) strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance productivity in receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory management.
• Strengthen capabilities across the Supply Chain and Customer Care Org. of Supply Chain Americas.
• Deploy playbooks from the S&N Operating System to drive improvements in key performance indicators.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain the roadmap for CI in supply chain; partner with Supply Chain leaders to deliver on financial and inventory strategic targets.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on recurring defects, mistakes, and errors to identify repeat offenders or process gaps.
• Audit and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all locations to ensure consistency, especially in high‑variability areas.
• Assist in defining and developing regional and site‑specific operational strategy and Ops Excellence plan.
• Develop and monitor KPI dashboards (e.g., cycle time, inventory accuracy, order accuracy) using tools like Power BI.
• Partner with IT to integrate warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation solutions for real‑time visibility, process execution, and labor planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a fast‑paced warehouse or manufacturing environment with leading CI projects.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar certification (required).
• Advanced knowledge of WMS/ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Manhattan) and data analysis tools such as Minitab, SQL, or Excel.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication for coaching frontline teams, and adaptability to a dynamic supply chain landscape.
• Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring front‑line supervisors and managers.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement, Lean methodologies, DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA, and A3 problem‑solving.
• Ability to deploy playbooks to support continuous improvement and business transformation.
• Experience identifying and capitalizing on key opportunities that drive financial performance using a data‑driven approach.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time and work on‑site at a local SC Americas warehouse.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program, 401(k) plus program, discounted stock options, tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible personal and vacation time off, paid holidays, flex holidays, paid community service day.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account (with employer contribution), employee assistance program, parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance.
• Hands‑on training, team‑customized training, mentorship.
• Additional perks: discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more.

Smith+Neb provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Stay connected by joining our talent community.