About the role
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
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on – 9 October 2025.A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare.
In this exciting role as a Manufacturing Manager, you will have responsibility for leading the production side of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Products and Catheters including Nautilus, VitalFlow, Bio-Medicus, and Crescent product lines to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe. This role reports to the Manufacturing Director overseeing and directing the work of a team of Production Supervisors.
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.
- Walk and check the flow of the value stream daily.
- Employ lean concepts and techniques, working closely with production leadership and OpEx to improve productivity and efficiency
- 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: Manufacturing Technologies, Proficient computer skills, Data Science and Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and continued improvement, Managing Quality.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
OR
- An advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
- Medical Device Manufacturing experience within a cleanroom environment.
- DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.
- Demonstrated use of Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve results.
- Inclusive leader, who builds trust and demonstrates genuine care for people, respecting their unique differences.
- Ability to lead teams as well as be a team member, develop talent and hold people accountable to specific time bound objectives
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience delivering performance coaching and discipline to direct reports.
- Experience in a high volume high mix environment
- SAP and MES systems
- Can work closely with development partners to successfully launch new products
- Versed in Quality Management Systems in a highly regulated industry
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.
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