Value Stream Manager (Production Manager)

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Join us in Coyol, Costa Rica, as a Value Stream Manager and help shape the future of healthcare by delivering quality products that improve lives.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the overall operations of a value stream, including financial performance, strategic planning, forecasting, and performance management
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the value stream
• Managing daily operations to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, SOPs, FDA, ISO, and other medical device regulatory requirements
• Implementing lean tools and procedures to reduce process variation and improve product flow
• Developing and empowering teams through training, resource allocation, and leadership
• Maintaining SPQDC goals and leading Tier meetings to monitor and improve performance
• Fostering a positive, collaborative team environment

What will you need to be successful?

• Ability to lead change and identify improvement opportunities independently
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Fluent in English (C1-C2)
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in people management with responsibility for a large team structure.
• Experience in business financials, manufacturing KPIs, and strategic planning
• Working knowledge of regulatory, quality, HSE, and GMP requirements
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and APICS CPIM/CSCP

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma and APICS CPIM/CSCP is preferred

You. Unlimited At Smith+Nephew, we are committed to creating a workplace that supports our people and our patients.

Inclusion + Belonging

• Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

• Your future: Stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.

• Work/Life Balance: Additional paid time off days off and voluntary hours

• Your Wellbeing: On-site medical office, private medical and life insurance, gym, health campaigns, and employee assistance program

• Flexibility: Flexible work-life balance and hybrid work model

• Training: Training programs and unlimited learning

• Extra perks: Employee Association, and more…

Join us and be part of a company that’s making a real difference in the lives of people around the world.

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