Smith+Nephew

Value Stream Manager

Smith+Nephew  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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

We're on a mission to push the boundaries of innovation, and we need a dedicated expert to help us achieve our goals. We are currently searching for a Value Stream Manager who can drive strategic plans and collect crucial clinical and economic evidence for S+N's manufacturing processes. This role is essential for accelerating the global launch of our new products, ensuring their adoption, and maintaining access to approved products in compliance with regulations.

In this hands-on role, you'll be instrumental in improving the value of our business as you lead a large team of people within our packaging operations department, implementing operational excellence and lean manufacturing principles. Your responsibilities will include leading all aspects of People, Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, as well as eliminating Waste and continuously improving process efficiency.

We're seeking someone with a strong background in fast-paced manufacturing environments, coupled with large scale people management exposure, who is passionate about driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.

What will you be doing?

As a Value Stream Supervisor at S+N, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Your role will involve leading a large team and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive our strategic goals.

  • Line management responsibility for the direct manufacturing team, including Line Leaders, Operators and Process Technicians.

  • Driving critical steps within the value-stream maps, future implementation plan, and the Operational Excellence roadmap.

  • Accountable for Tier 2 level actions and the profit & loss of the operation, including driving year-on-year improvement.

  • Responsible for the costs of the product families, as well as Tier 1 & 2 level activities, includingLabour, Safety, Absence, Quality and Administration.

  • Leading area Kaizen activities or improvement projects.

  • Conducting financial analysis, reconciliation, and continuous improvement, including recoveries, OEE, MUV, labour efficiency, and spending.

What will you need to be successful?

Our successful candidate will be someone with a supervision/management background within a manufacturing environment, with flexibility to work shifts as the need arises. They will be resilient, data driven and an analytical problem solver with exposure to lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles.

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship.
Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

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Stay connected by joining our Talent Community

We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.


Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.

Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

Smith+Nephew

About Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.

Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.

Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..

We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.

Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Watford, GB
Year Founded
1856
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