Smith+Nephew

Senior OpEx Consultant, Supply Chain Americas

Smith+Nephew

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Phoenix • Arizona • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERPSQL

About the role

  • Lead site-wide CI (Continuous Improvement) strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance productivity in receiving, picking, and shipping as well as Inventory management
  • Strengthen capabilities across the Supply Chain and Customer Care Org. of Supply Chain Americas
  • Deploy playbooks from the S&N Operating System in support and to drive improvements in KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
  • Help develop, deploy and maintain the roadmap for CI in Supply Chain
  • Partner with Supply Chain Leaders to deliver on Financial and Inventory strategic targets of the Supply Chain Org
  • Perform root cause analysis on recurring defects, mistakes, and errors to identify "repeat offender" products or process gaps
  • Audit and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all locations and areas to ensure consistency, especially in high-variability areas like return and inventory processing
  • Assists in the definition and development of the regional and site-specific operational strategy and Ops Exce plan in support of the overall strategy as well as on the implementation of lean management practices while participating in the change management process across sites
  • Develop and monitor KPI dashboards (e.g., cycle time, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, etc.) using tools like Power BI to track the impact of improvements
  • Partner with IT to integrate warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation solutions to improve real-time visibility, process execution and labor planning

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • 5-8+ years in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment, with specific experience in leading CI projects
  • Lean Six Sigma or Similar certification is required
  • Travel is required 50% of the time
  • Advanced knowledge of WMS/ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Manhattan), data analysis tools like Minitab, SQL or Excel
  • Strong leadership to drive cultural change
  • Excellent communication for coaching frontline teams
  • High adaptability for dynamic supply chain landscape in Orthopaedics
  • Experience in Training, Coaching and Mentoring front line supervisors and managers as well as front line associates
  • Solid understanding and experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Methodologies, and Root Cause Problem Solving techniques (DMAIC Kaizen, PDCA cycle, A3 P. Problem Solving, etc.)
Benefits
  • 401k Matching Program
  • 401k Plus Program
  • Discounted Stock Options
  • 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
  • Hands-On
  • Team-Customized
  • Mentorship
  • Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Continuous ImprovementLeanSix SigmaKaizenRoot Cause AnalysisKPI DevelopmentData AnalysisProblem SolvingWMSERP
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityCoachingTrainingMentoring
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma