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A Day in the Life

As a Team Lead IV supporting the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Triton Program, you will play a key role in leading day-to-day manufacturing operations for one of Medtronic's innovative product initiatives. This position combines hands-on manufacturing expertise with floor leadership, helping ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved while supporting the successful development and commercialization of next-generation medical technologies.

Working closely with supervisors, engineers, quality partners, and production teams, you will coordinate workflow, resolve production challenges, support new product builds, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

This is a fully onsite position (1st shift, M-F 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) based in Danvers, MA, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations supporting the AME Triton Program, coordinating production activities to meet build schedules and program milestones.
• Prioritize operator assignments based on production schedules, staffing levels, and changing business needs.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and support to production operators and assemblers while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Coach and mentor team members on manufacturing processes, standard work, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques.
• Perform technical reviews and assist with equipment setup, changeovers, testing, disassembly, reassembly, and manufacturing support activities.
• Monitor production flow and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Communicate production status, process issues, equipment concerns, and schedule updates to supervisors and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate closely with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support new product introduction (NPI), process improvements, and manufacturing readiness.
• Support daily operational activities including manufacturing, shipping, inventory management, material movement, and production support.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with approved procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Champion compliance with Medtronic's Quality Management System, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees while reinforcing standard work and operational excellence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Support additional operational responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Must Have: Required Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of related experience

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading work, coordinating production activities, or serving as a technical resource within a manufacturing team.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safe work practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency using standard computer applications and production documentation systems.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching production employees.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting inventory control, shipping, material handling, or warehouse operations.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience performing equipment setup, changeovers, or minor troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships across mult