Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the LifeWe are seeking a highly driven and strategic leader to lead manufacturing excellence, business process improvement, and operational performance initiatives across the site. This role is responsible for developing and deploying strategies that drive sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities.The successful candidate will possess a high sense of urgency and a proven ability to translate strategy into execution. They will serve as a key partner to Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, leading cross-functional improvement programs that enhance productivity, compliance, efficiency, and overall business performance.
This individual must demonstrate a strong continuous improvement mindset, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies to identify opportunities, remove waste, improve processes, and deliver measurable results. The role requires exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to develop long-term operational strategies and successfully deploy them across the organization.
In addition, the candidate must possess strong business acumen, financial acumen, and analytical capabilities to evaluate operational and financial performance, prioritize resources, assess investment opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making. The ability to transform complex data into actionable insights that improve business outcomes is essential.
Key responsibilities include driving manufacturing improvement programs, leading site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, conducting root cause analysis, developing KPI dashboards, and supporting the achievement of site performance targets. The individual will also be expected to perform agile review and approval of manufacturing documentation, procedures, and process controls, ensuring compliance while continuously improving operational effectiveness and efficiency.
The ideal candidate is an influential leader who can work across all organizational levels, challenge the status quo, drive accountability, and accelerate execution of strategic priorities. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to improve operational performance, strengthen organizational capabilities, and deliver sustainable results supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
Plans and administers procedures and budgets.
Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
Management Skills: Management of Financial and Material Resources, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Collaboration and Productivity Software, Effective Communication Skills.
Functional Skills: Machining and Manufacturing Technologies, Proficient computer skills, Data Science and Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and continued improvement, Managing Quality.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, engineering, or program management experience; OR Advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar industries.
Experience developing and implementing manufacturing excellence or operational performance strategies across a site or business unit.
Experience with machining and manufacturing technologies.
Experience creating KPI dashboards and utilizing data analytics tools to support operational decision-making.
Six Sigma certification and/or demonstrated success leading large-scale continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience leading cross-functional projects, programs, or operational improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or related process improvement methodologies.
Experience analyzing operational metrics and performance data to drive business decisions and measurable improvements.
Experience managing priorities, projects, and stakeholders across multiple functions.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, engineering, or program management experience; alternatively, an advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Degree earned outside the United States must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) requirements for baccalaureate equivalency
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or similar industries
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing excellence or operational performance strategies across a site or business unit
- Experience with machining and manufacturing technologies
- Experience creating KPI dashboards and using data analytics tools for operational decision-making
- Six Sigma certification or demonstrated success leading large-scale continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience leading cross-functional projects, programs, or operational improvement initiatives in manufacturing
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or related process improvement methodologies
- Experience analyzing operational metrics and performance data to drive business decisions and measurable improvements
- Experience managing priorities, projects, and stakeholders across multiple functions
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, with high-quality medical, dental, and vision options through major providers and added mental-health resources. These programs are frequently highlighted as a core strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits stand out, including up to 24 weeks paid leave for U.S. birthing parents, 12 weeks for other parents, and a global Family Care Leave at 100% pay. Family-building support (fertility, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements) and backup care further reinforce this strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is described as competitive and reliable for long-term savings. Additional financial programs, such as tuition assistance and charitable-gift matching, complement retirement planning.
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
