Warehouse Manager (US - Oklahoma City)

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

Oversee the procurement of materials for product manufacturing, order fulfillment, material returns, supermarket replenishment, kanban, or other processes. Lead the material handlers and inventory clerks. Support operations with internal customers and follow internal regulations.

What will you be doing?

• Support activities related to warehouse and related projects

• Monitor activity execution of the materials handlers and inventory clerks

• Develop new improvement projects

• Optimize space, and secure the quality and integrity of the parts

• Control inventories and accuracy of the physical and system count

• Monitor material preparation to support manufacturing orders, complete and on time

• Responsible for safety in the area and with the use of material handling equipment

• ensure that procedures are followed, simplified and improved

• continuous improvement of the warehouse processes, systems and ways of working

• Keep Supermarket, kanban and or supply systems updated and optimized

• Follow all regulatory procedures

• Follow all HSE regulations

• Follow people management policies

• Responsible to keep safe and track all required information and documents

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related fields

• 5+ years in warehouse, inventory, or logistics roles within regulated manufacturing, preferably medical devices.

• Proven leadership of warehouse teams (e.g., material handlers, inventory clerks), with strong execution oversight.

• Experience driving process improvement projects in space utilization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

• Proficient in WMS and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Hands-on experience with kanban, supermarket systems, and lean material flow.
  Solid understanding of material handling equipment and safety standards in a regulated environment.

Successful candidates would need the following:

• Good communication skills

• Inventory management

• 5 Kgs lift weight

• Personal Protective Equipment use

• Exposed to chemicals

• Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

You. Unlimited

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

Other reasons why you will love it here!

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

• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.

• Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave

• Training: Training program, unlimited learning.

• Extra perks: employees association, and more...

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.