Medtronic
A Day in the Life
This role involves managing contract manufacturing operations to meet quality, delivery, and cost goals through expertise, collaboration, and process improvements. Responsibilities
Become the subject matter expert for assigned contract manufacturers. Utilize Medtronic’s networked organization to engage proper resources for issues raised by contract manufacturers. Partner with Supply Chain and contract manufacturers to prioritize production schedules based on Medtronic needs. Set up and maintain Operational Reviews with assigned contract manufacturers. Drive Run the Business activities with contract manufacturing operations sites to achieve Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance expectations. Coordinate the establishment and tracking of key metrics at the CM (Quality, Delivery & Cost). Conduct capacity planning with contract manufacturers. Provide manufacturing/operations direction for implementation of sourcing & distribution strategies. Identify and coordinate process improvement projects that have measurable impact on manufacturing quality, cost, and operational efficiency. Make recommendations on capital expenditures. Document contract manufacturers’ cost savings ideas for implementation by Medtronic. Assess contract manufacturer’s current state of operations and develop appropriate improvement plans aligned with MPS processes. Apply management skills: financial/material resources, critical thinking, project management, personnel resources, collaboration, productivity software, communication. Apply functional skills: machining, manufacturing technologies, computer skills, data science and analysis, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality management. Perform duties in compliance with environmental, health, safety regulations. All other duties as assigned. Travel requirement: 25-30% Qualifications
Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Fluent in English and Spanish. Experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing support functions. Strong communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of Medical Device Industry standards. Application experience with Lean Sigma, Six Sigma. Program management experience. Supplier performance management experience. Virtual and matrix management. Nice to Have 10+ years medical device manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management. Experience with project and cost center budgets. Global collaboration and engagement experience. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Excellent cross‑functional leadership and interpersonal skills. High customer focus and understanding of customer needs. Solid financial skills. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Technically competent and able to provide clear direction to engineers and technicians. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. These include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and employee stock purchase plan. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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This role involves managing contract manufacturing operations to meet quality, delivery, and cost goals through expertise, collaboration, and process improvements. Responsibilities
Become the subject matter expert for assigned contract manufacturers. Utilize Medtronic’s networked organization to engage proper resources for issues raised by contract manufacturers. Partner with Supply Chain and contract manufacturers to prioritize production schedules based on Medtronic needs. Set up and maintain Operational Reviews with assigned contract manufacturers. Drive Run the Business activities with contract manufacturing operations sites to achieve Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance expectations. Coordinate the establishment and tracking of key metrics at the CM (Quality, Delivery & Cost). Conduct capacity planning with contract manufacturers. Provide manufacturing/operations direction for implementation of sourcing & distribution strategies. Identify and coordinate process improvement projects that have measurable impact on manufacturing quality, cost, and operational efficiency. Make recommendations on capital expenditures. Document contract manufacturers’ cost savings ideas for implementation by Medtronic. Assess contract manufacturer’s current state of operations and develop appropriate improvement plans aligned with MPS processes. Apply management skills: financial/material resources, critical thinking, project management, personnel resources, collaboration, productivity software, communication. Apply functional skills: machining, manufacturing technologies, computer skills, data science and analysis, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality management. Perform duties in compliance with environmental, health, safety regulations. All other duties as assigned. Travel requirement: 25-30% Qualifications
Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Fluent in English and Spanish. Experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing support functions. Strong communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of Medical Device Industry standards. Application experience with Lean Sigma, Six Sigma. Program management experience. Supplier performance management experience. Virtual and matrix management. Nice to Have 10+ years medical device manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management. Experience with project and cost center budgets. Global collaboration and engagement experience. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Excellent cross‑functional leadership and interpersonal skills. High customer focus and understanding of customer needs. Solid financial skills. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Technically competent and able to provide clear direction to engineers and technicians. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. These include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and employee stock purchase plan. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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