Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We are looking for a driven and experienced Manufacturing Manager to join our Oklahoma City team. In this role, you will lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and play a key part in delivering high-quality medical technologies that improve lives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about operational excellence and team leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
What will you be doing?
- Leading and overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes to enhance efficiency and performance
- Managing and developing a high performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement
- Collaborating cross functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to optimize operations
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards within a highly regulated environment
- Monitoring key performance indicators and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Supporting strategic planning and contributing to long term operational goals
What will you need to be successful?
- Proven experience in manufacturing leadership, typically 7+ years in a manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing teams
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience working within regulated industries, preferably medical devices
- Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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 (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
- 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
- Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Smith+Nephew 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.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years manufacturing leadership experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean or Six Sigma)
- Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices
- Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
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.
