We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Jan 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Principal Continuous Improvement Analyst

Careers that Change Lives

We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

In this exciting role as a Principal Continuous Improvement Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement A3 projects initiatives, support process improvements, and ensure operation excellence throughout the organization. In this position you will provide ‘Lean manufacturing principles’ guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. As required, manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product. This multifaceted role requires a proactive approach to process improvement and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

The Mechanical Circulatory Support Operating Unit is responsible for Medtronic’s heart pump program. Called the HeartWare™ HVAD™ System, this business provides a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) that helps patients’ hearts pump and increases the amount of blood that circulates through their bodies. The HVAD System features the world's smallest, commercially available, centrifugal flow pump. 

This position is in Miami Lakes, FL. within the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

A Day in the Life 

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Principal Continuous Improvement Analyst role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Process Analysis: Evaluate existing manufacturing and business processes to identify areas for improvement, inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to production metrics, quality control, and operational performance to inform decision-making.
• Lean Manufacturing Principles: Implement Lean manufacturing techniques, such as Fishbone, 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping, to streamline operations and reduce waste.
• Training and Development: Train employees on Continuous improvement methodologies and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Project Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams, while leading and managing improvement projects from inception through execution, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Facilitate coordination of changes with applicable stakeholders, including operations, quality and regulatory.
• Reporting: Develop performance metrics dashboards and prepare reports, presentation to communicate progress, outcomes and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all processes comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.
• Feedback Mechanism: Establish mechanism for gathering feedback from employees and other stakeholders to identify additional improvement opportunities.

Qualifications  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME 

• Bachelor’s degree of science, in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
• Minimum of 7 years of technical experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Nice to Have 

• Demonstrate experience in applying continuous improvement methodologies and project management.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with various teams.
• Proven strong