Warehouse Operations Lead - Lean, Regulated, SAP

smithnephew; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

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

Join a high performing distribution and operations team where your leadership will directly impact inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. As Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced, regulated medical device environment, developing and empowering a warehouse team to ensure products reach customers safely and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse processes, and best practices.
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, GDP).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS, or ASCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory transactions.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and ERP transactions; SAP experience valued.
• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates while managing performance, scheduling, and attendance.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and other quality/regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, CAPAs, and continuous compliance initiatives.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects to improve safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and Transportation to meet goals.
• Monitor KPIs and take actions to strengthen warehouse performance and customer delivery.

Skills

ERP SAP

Inventory control

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulated industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Join a high performing distribution and operations team where your leadership will directly impact inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. As Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced, regulated medical device environment, developing and empowering a warehouse team to ensure products reach customers safely and on time.