Production Supervisor

Smith Nephew; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Discounted Stock Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Model

Medical Coverage

Parental Leave

Mentorship

Fitness Discounts

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly production teams and drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals across a machine-intensive operation.

You will champion continuous improvement, coach and develop team members, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, and Safety to ensure schedules are met and products meet high standards for patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a machine intensive manufacturing operations environment and 5+ years of supervisory experience within a Lean production environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, influence, and develop high performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and results in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience within highly regulated industries and familiarity with quality and compliance standards is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop hourly production teams to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals across the manufacturing operation.
• Ensure production plans are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, standard work, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, and Safety teams to improve productivity, delivery performance, and product quality.
• Lead daily management activities, monitor performance, and ensure production schedules are achieved through effective resource utilization.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting succession planning, performance management, and workforce capability growth.
• Support problem solving, troubleshooting, safety investigations, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Communication

Training and Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast paced, highly regulated environment? As a Production Supervisor in Memphis, Tennessee, you will lead production teams, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality products that help improve patients' lives. This is an opportunity to develop people, champion continuous improvement, and make a measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and develop hourly production teams to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals across the manufacturing operation.
• Ensure production plans are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, standard work, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Planning, Maintenance, and Safety teams to improve productivity, delivery performance, and product quality.
• Lead daily management activities, monitor performance, and ensure production schedules are achieved through effective resource utilization.
• Coach, train, and develop employees while supporting succession planning, performance management, and workforce capability growth.
• Support problem solving, troubleshooting, safety investigations, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a machine intensive manufacturing operations environment and 5+ years of supervisory experience within a Lean production environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, influence, and develop high performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and results in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience within highly regulated industries and familiarity with quality and compliance standards is preferred

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.
• 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.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Naphew 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.