Smith+Nephew · 4 hours ago
Production Manager (Oklahoma City, OK)
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSmith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology aimed at improving quality of life. The Production Manager will supervise manufacturing operations, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards while leading a team to meet production goals.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Supervise the work of team leaders, direct labor personnel, and technicians, ensuring that product quality requirements are met for all goods produced
Plan, coordinate and communicate with manufacturing teams and other departments concerning the daily production plan required to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels in line with company goals
Create an atmosphere that is consistent with company goals, policies and ethics. Nurtures open and positive communications
Provide regular feedback and coaching to direct reports
Collect data on performance of production and generate reports, including efficiencies within the area. Make recommendations for process improvement changes
Participate as a key member of cross function teams that are commercializing new products or product line upgrades
Provide feedback for methods, fixtures and manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, recommending improvements that drive cost, quality or productivity
Establish cost standards with manufacturing teams and manager, ideas on flow of manufacturing and recommend purchasing of tools, equipment and materials
Ensure JHA's are completed for all jobs and workers are properly trained in all elements of the JHA. Ensure proper controls and preventative measures are in place and utilized, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ensure that all production operations conform to GMP, OSHA and ISO standards
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or technical area or equivalent
3+ years of progressive supervision or management experience within a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with statistical process control, lean and other process Improvement methods
Experience with Microsoft tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tears, Project and Visio
Ensure that all production operations conform to GMP, OSHA and ISO standards
Preferred
Medical device manufacturing experience is a plus
Experience with a cleanroom manufacturing environment is a plus
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!
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katerina Dodbiba
SVP, CFO Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT
Pierre Palassian
SVP, CFO Global Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
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