What will you be doing?

• Directs engineers, technicians, programmers and maintenance and provides technical expertise to oversee all production support activities, resolve problems, implements new processes and products.
• Coaches engineers and provides technical expertise to support new product development and launches new products in a timely cost-effective manner.
• Ensures the proper development of validation plans and maintenance of current protocols to comply with GMP/ISO/CE regulations.
• Generates and manages budgets to achieve desired results.
• Oversees development of training programs and maintenance protocols for processes and equipment.
• Manages staff providing career support, training, and performance feedback in pursuit of above.
• Ensures proper application of established company policies including those regarding GMP’s, safety, and employee relations.
• Participate, as appropriate, in hazard recognition and control, including sponsoring capital improvements, if necessary.
• Verify compliance with controls and preventative measures, including PPE.
• Familiarity with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures including LEAN manufacturing based on TPS.
• Fosters, drives, and facilitates continuous improvement and team building environments.
• Prepares and/or approves capital equipment requests with complete justification and analysis. 
• Communicating updates on performance or data analysis results on a regular basis through written reports, email and presentations to all affected and/or involved. 

Location: Brooks Road, Memphis Tennessee

Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferable

Licenses/ Certifications: Preferable to have Lean Six Sigma Certification; Familiarity with the latest manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts.

What will you need to be successful?

• Ten years of progressive experience in a technical environment with specific machining or mechanical assembly and automation experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in engineering or other professional management.
• Understanding the business – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance our organization’s goals.  Anticipating and adopting innovations in best practice technologies.
• Making complex decisions – Making sense of complex, high quantity information to effectively solve problems.  Making good and timely decision that keep the organization moving forward. Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Results oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.  Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.  Ensures accountability by holding self and others responsible to meet commitments.
• Collaborative relationship builder – Building partnerships and working with others to meet shared objectives.  Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Talent optimizer – Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.  Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 
• People influencing – Developing and delivering multi-node communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.  Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.  Uses compelling business cases to gain support and commitment of others.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds as necessary.
• Manual dexterity to operate and manipulate engineering tools and equipment.
• Visual acuity to inspect and analyze manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate through various areas of the production facility.

Travel Requirements:  <10%

You Unlimited.

• Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, 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.