Production Supervisor

Smith+Nephew

. Lead and develop hourly production teams to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals across the manufacturing operation.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMemphis • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence within a machine-intensive manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead teams, drive safety and quality compliance, and enhance productivity through effective coaching and collaboration.

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Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSupervisory ExperienceSafety ComplianceOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

Process OptimizationProduction PlanningPerformance ManagementTroubleshootingKaizen Events

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationTeamworkProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsQuality StandardsRegulatory ComplianceSafety InvestigationsWorkforce Capability Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in a machine intensive manufacturing operations environment.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!