We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Nov 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

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 November 2025.

Night Shift Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM

We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our night shift team at our Grand Rapids, MI facility in a dynamic medical device production environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for guiding and supporting your team, ensuring smooth operations throughout the shift, and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and productivity. You’ll play a key part in keeping production on track, encouraging teamwork, and helping team members grow in their roles.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of production employees to meet daily safety, quality, and production goals

• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement

• Conduct regular 1:1s, team huddles, and performance reviews to provide clear feedback and employee support

• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training and cross-training initiatives to enhance team capabilities

• Recognize and reward individual and team contributions, promoting engagement and retention

Continuous Improvement:

• Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and process improvement activities

• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and root cause analysis initiatives

• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce waste

Operational Excellence:

• Drive MPS (Medtronic Performance System) adoption and implementation

• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust resources and workflows as needed

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including maintenance, quality, and logistics to resolve issues and optimize production processes

• Enforce compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of supervisory experience

Nice To Have

• Medical Device, talent development and succession planning experience

• Proficiency with manufacturing software, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications

• Bilingual a plus

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field preferred

• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a passion for coaching and team development

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and safety protocols

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic 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.