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Director of Operational Excellence
Smith+Nephew. Lead the site's transformation and continuous improvement journey .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale manufacturing transformation initiatives, with a strong foundation in Lean Methodologies and Operational Excellence frameworks. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, coach leaders, and drive continuous improvement across complex operational environments.
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Manufacturing Transformation LeadershipLean Methodologies ExpertiseOperational Excellence ImplementationChange Management CapabilityCoaching and Development of Leaders
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Hard Skills
Lean MethodologiesValue Stream MappingStructured Problem SolvingManufacturing Operating SystemsOperational Excellence FrameworksPerformance Improvement MetricsManufacturing EngineeringIndustrial Engineering
Soft Skills
Influencing Senior StakeholdersCoachingBuilding AccountabilityProblem SolvingLeadership Presence
Industry Keywords
Continuous ImprovementManufacturing TransformationOperational StrategyMatrix EnvironmentOrganisational Culture
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the site's transformation and continuous improvement journey
- Define and execute a multi-year transformation strategy supporting local and global business objectives
- Shape the future operating model, leadership behaviours, ways of working, manufacturing systems, and organisational culture
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
- Coach and develop capability across all levels
- Champion the Smith+Nephew continuous improvement approach
- Strengthen lean management systems and drive performance against key business metrics
- Build a culture of problem solving, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Connect people, processes, technology, and operational strategy to improve efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth
- Establish credibility across the organisation and assess and influence existing transformation plans
- Own Operational Excellence maturity and transformational outcomes across Hull and Melton manufacturing locations
- Work closely with the Site Leadership Team and global Operational Excellence network
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience leading large-scale manufacturing transformation programmes within complex operational environments
- Proven success launching, scaling, or transforming manufacturing facilities, including greenfield, brownfield, or major legacy-site transformation initiatives
- Strong leadership experience within manufacturing, operations, engineering, or Operational Excellence functions
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and frontline teams
- Strong technical foundation, ideally supported by a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
- Deep knowledge of lean methodologies including strategy deployment, value stream mapping, structured problem solving, tiered accountability, visual management, and manufacturing operating systems
- Proven track record of coaching leaders, developing organisational capability, and delivering measurable performance improvements
- Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing Operational Excellence frameworks, management systems, and sustainable continuous improvement cultures
- Strong change management capability with the leadership presence and gravitas required to drive adoption and overcome resistance across established organisations
- Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and within a matrix environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous annual bonus
- Pension schemes
- Save As You Earn share options
- Car allowance
- Flexible Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteering Hours
- Private Health and Dental plans
- Healthcare Cash Plans
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles)
- Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship
- Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs
- Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes
- Other Employee discounts