Production Supervisor

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Memphis, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
Leads hourly production teams in a regulated, machine-intensive manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals; executing production plans; driving Lean and Kaizen improvements; collaborating with cross-functional teams; monitoring schedules and performance; developing employees; and supporting troubleshooting, investigations, and corrective actions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew 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+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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a machine-intensive manufacturing operations environment
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience within a Lean production environment
  • Strong leadership skills, including coaching, influencing, and developing teams
  • Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in manufacturing
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience in highly regulated industries and familiarity with quality and compliance standards

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.

  • 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.
  • Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.

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The Company
Andover, MA
15,318 Employees

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.

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