We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Feb 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

Our Distribution Centers (DCs) serve as vital connections between factories and our customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in DC Automation and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity to gain new skills and advancement, our Global Operations Automation Organization could be just the place for you.

Medtronic is evolving our Supply Chain as a critical hub of our growth strategy. As the Engineering Program Director-Warehouse and Distribution Automation, you will utilize your engineering skills to support scaling new and existing automation systems across our global distribution centers. We seek a determined individual who can develop a technology strategy and roadmap for automation solutions across regions for various service offerings, DCs, and Manufacturing sites while working closely with cross-functional teams to implement these solutions. If you are a driven and talented engineer who will leverage your expertise around automation and engineering to implement market-changing capabilities for our distribution centers, we want to talk to you.

 As the Engineering Program Director-Warehouse and Distribution Automation, you will:

  

• Design and implement differentiating automation solutions and system software to create scalable and flexible operations across all business lines. Our warehouse automation systems will incorporate the latest mechanical, electrical, robotic, and software technologies.

• Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow by analyzing production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules.

• Recommend methods and work with our OPEX (Operational Excellence) teams to maximize the utilization of production facilities and personnel by restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing equipment in adherence with governmental, health, safety, and other regulations.

• Provide best-in-class engineering design of distribution centers, operating processes, and equipment types. 

• Facilitate solutions to complex problems with the team, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.  Drive change within the automation team and share that learning across other teams (and functions).   

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse design, DC automation, material handling equipment and pick methodology, work measurement, labor management, slotting, and warehouse value-added services (i.e., kitting and labeling) 

Nice Have:

• Excellent analytical/problem-solving capabilities and presentation skills.

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience with SAP and warehouse management systems (WMS) and a strong understanding of distribution center systems.

• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholders at various levels.

• Change agent, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Proven ability to interact and effectively communicate with executive management and all levels of the organization related to operational changes and strategic initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, building credible relationships with multiple functions and key stakeholders.

• Ability to travel up to 25% 

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