Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you ready to lead quality operations and drive excellence in a regulated environment? This is your opportunity to make a real impact by shaping quality standards and influencing a culture of continuous improvement at our Mansfield, MA site.
What will you be doing?
Serve as the Operations Quality Site Lead, partnering with value stream leaders on strategic initiatives
Provide oversight and direction on continuous improvement projects and process verification and validation activities
Lead initiatives to proactively mitigate and eliminate risk within manufacturing
Oversee non-conformance and CAPA evaluations, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
Act as signatory for critical QMS documentation
Mentor and supervise teams within Manufacturing Quality and Quality Control
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and systems for Manufacturing Quality and Quality Control
Drive and influence a strong quality culture within manufacturing
What will you need to be successful?
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Computer Science, MIS, or Finance
5–8 years of experience in Medical Device, Healthcare, or other regulated industries leading multidisciplinary projects or programs
3–5 years of experience managing a team
Six Sigma experience or certification preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
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
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $117,325- $203,775 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
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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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.
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