Life Unlimited. At SmithNephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living We're on a mission to push the boundaries of innovation, and we need a dedicated expert to help us achieve our goals. We seek someone who can drive strategic plans and collect crucial clinical and economic evidence for SN's manufacturing processes. This role is essential for accelerating the global launch of our new products, ensuring their adoption, and maintaining access to approved products in compliance with regulations. In this hands-on role, you'll be instrumental in improving the value of our business. Your responsibilities will include leading all aspects of People, Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, as well as eliminating Waste and continuously improving process efficiency. We're seeking someone with a strong background in manufacturing, whether as a manager or supervisor, who is ready to make a significant impact. What will you be doing? As a Value Stream Supervisor at SN, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Your role will involve leading a dedicated team and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive our strategic goals. Line management responsibility for the direct manufacturing team, including Line Leaders, Operators and Process Technicians. Driving critical steps within the value-stream maps, future implementation plan, and the Operational Excellence roadmap. Accountable for Tier 2 level actions and the profit & loss of the operation, including driving year-on-year improvement. Responsible for the costs of the product families, as well as Tier 1 & 2 level activities, including : Labour, Safety, Absence, Quality and Administration. Leading area Kaizen activities or improvement projects. Conducting financial analysis, reconciliation, and continuous improvement, including recoveries, OEE, MUV, labour efficiency, and spending. What do you need to be successful? Our successful candidate will be someone with a supervision/management background within a manufacturing environment, with flexibility to work shifts as the need arises. They will be resilient, data driven and an analytical problem solver. You. Unlimited We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more. Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles). Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship. Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts. LI-onsite LI-BM2 Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our talent community. We're more than just a company - we're a community Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at SN. Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.