Director, Continuous Improvement Business Partner

Smith+Nephew

Base: $181,500 - $213,500 usd annually; bonus/equi...
Hybrid
12 years process improvement experience
Master's degree required
Lean management systems expertise
Smith+Nephew is seeking a Director, Continuous Improvement Business Partner to drive the adoption of their Continuous Improvement Strategy across global teams, enhancing business performance and culture. The role requires extensive experience in lean methodologies and process improvement within a matrixed environment, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Job Summary

  • This role drives the adoption of 'Our Way to Win' Continuous Improvement Strategy for maximum impact and cultural transformation across global teams.
  • The successful candidate will establish and mature a Lean Management System including Tiered Accountability, Visual Management, and Gemba Walks.
  • Smith+Nephew offers competitive compensation ranging from $181,500 to $213,500 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

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Smith+Nephew is seeking a Director, Continuous Improvement Business Partner to drive the adoption of their Continuous Improvement Strategy across global teams, enhancing business performance and culture. The role requires extensive experience in lean methodologies and process improvement within a matrixed environment, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Salary

Base: $181,500 - $213,500 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Competitive bonus and discounted stock options; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12 years process improvement experience
  • Master's degree required
  • Lean Management Systems expertise
  • Strategy Deployment and A3 Thinking
  • Value-Stream Mapping and Kaizen events
  • KPI Management across functions
  • Global matrixed team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Med-Tech or Healthcare experience
  • Change Management influence skills
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Holistic enterprise thinking
  • Cross-cultural collaboration ability

Key Requirements

  • Four-year university degree required
  • Master's Degree required
  • 12 years in process improvement/lean experience
  • Minimum 8+ years implementing lean business systems
  • Experience leading Sales, Marketing, or Strategy roles

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