Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Plan, direct and coordinate all aspects of the Value Stream and all associated processes at the enterprise level.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
- Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
- Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
- Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
- Select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
- Develop schedules and workforce requirements for assigned areas.
- Embrace the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) and implement One Best Way practices to improve local manufacturing and business processes.
- Conduct daily Gemba walks to observe & understand the health of the overall system, processes & workflows to understand the key opportunities and where to best direct short, medium and long-term improvement activity & resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution experience within a highly regulated industry and 5+ years of Managerial experience; OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution experience within a highly regulated industry and 5+ years of Managerial experience.
- Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences (Nice to Have)
- Master of Science / Advanced Degree preferred (Nice to Have)
- Medical Device Manufacturing experience within a cleanroom environment (Nice to Have)
- Experience effectively leveraging Gemba Walks (Nice to Have)
- DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification (Nice to Have)
- Experience leading Kaizen events (Nice to Have)
- Demonstrated business acumen, including P&L or cost center management (Nice to Have)
- Experience building and sustaining direct labor engagement programs (Nice to Have)
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)