
Upstream Operations Manager – SPM, AET/ENT, Joint Repair Segments
Smith+Nephew
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mansfield • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $119,500 - $207,250 per year
About the role
- Owning upstream portfolio execution for the SPM and ENT business, aligning product strategy with operational readiness and commercial impact
- Leading portfolio management and lifecycle planning, including profitability assessments, ROI modeling, market fit evaluations and product phase out decisions
- Driving end to end value chain performance and continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
- Developing data driven insights and scenario modelling using tools such as SAP, Power BI, Tableau, SQL or advanced Excel
- Ensuring operational readiness by integrating technical feasibility requirements with design, supply chain and commercial priorities
- Leading cross functional alignment with R and D, marketing, sales, finance and supply chain to execute portfolio actions and product transitions
- Preparing clear, concise and executive ready communications that simplify complex operational topics
- Championing adaptive leadership behaviors including agility, resilience and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or a related field
- Advanced degree or certifications such as MBA, Lean Six Sigma, APICS CPIM/CSCP or PMP are highly valued
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in product management, operations or supply chain within a cross functional environment
- Strong technical, analytical and digital tool capabilities, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities
- A proactive, agile and collaborative approach with a commitment to governance discipline and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement
- medical leave programs
- parental leave
- generous PTO
- paid company holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time annually
- wellness offerings such as EAP
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
portfolio managementlifecycle planningprofitability assessmentsROI modelingmarket fit evaluationsdata driven insightsscenario modelinganalytical capabilitiesdigital tool capabilitiescontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
adaptive leadershipagilityresiliencecontinuous learninginfluence stakeholdersmanage competing prioritiesproactive approachcollaborative approachclear communicationexecutive ready communications
Certifications
MBALean Six SigmaAPICS CPIMAPICS CSCPPMP