Site OpEx Lead
Core
Lead Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives and coaching across the Smith+Nephew network to standardize improvement tools and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior Operational Excellence Lead / Lean Transformation Leader
Builds
Operational excellence culture and standardized improvement practices across the global network
Domain
Medical Devices / Healthcare Manufacturing
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, SIPOC, 5S, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Coaching
Preferred skills
Industrial Engineering background, Quality Systems expertise, Executive influence, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, Value Stream Mapping software
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and coaching to new and existing leaders to foster a culture of Operational Excellence; Standardize improvement tools and techniques across the network; Consolidate and coordinate improvement activities to track benefits; Provide direct, hands-on support to business areas in immediate need; Develop and evolve the OpEx Centers of Excellence learning management system and content.
Seniority
Senior, strategic partner to Franchise leadership