Cell Operating Sys Team Lead - 1st Shift

Medtronic•Brooklyn Park, MN

About The Position

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 Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Leads and supports daily production activities to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives are achieved. Performs and oversees production assembly operations ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive tasks in accordance with approved standard work and procedures. Works from and ensures adherence to visual management tools , method layouts, diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets, and written or verbal work instructions. Sets up and maintains initial work layouts and confirms required tools, materials, and documentation are available prior to production start. Provides real-time guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members during assembly operations to ensure adherence to standard work . Conducts in-process and final verification checks to ensure product continuity, workmanship, and compliance with specifications. Performs or coordinates quality inspections on the production line in accordance with quality system requirements. Actively utilizes the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) to identify, communicate, and escalate safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues through Tier 1 meetings and to higher tiers as required. Leads and participates in Tier 1 MPS processes , including issue identification, escalation, action tracking, and verification of closure in alignment with escalation standards. Identifies abnormalities and escalates deviations from standard work using established escalation pathways. Supports problem-solving activities using Lean tools such as root cause analysis, containment actions, and corrective action follow-up. Supports rework, modification, disassembly, reassembly, and testing of product, including experimental or prototype builds, per specifications and controlled conditions. Ensures accuracy and completeness of production documentation , including batch records, traceability, and required system transactions. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives , including waste reduction, process stabilization, and standardization efforts. Assists with training, onboarding, and certification of team members to ensure competency and readiness. PRODUCTION SUPPORT CAREER STREAM: Provides support in manufacturing operations and/or distribution centers including assembly, machinery, processing, packaging, and/or distribution of company products. May set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities in machines, with higher levels recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes. May be involved in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Works on assignments that are complex in nature. Trains, delegates and reviews the work of lower level employees and may be responsible for leading daily operations of a work team. Performs a variety of complex or technical-advanced clerical duties in distribution center. Organizational Impact: Often acts as a facilitator and team leader in manufacturing/production operations or distribution center. Work may include complex and complicated activities related to special assignments, and providing instructions to accomplish day-to-day activities to junior individuals in the department . Innovation and Complexity: Problems faced are general and may require understanding of other job areas but typically are not complex. May be responsible for working with supervisor to identify potential adjustments or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area . Communication and Influence: Communicates typically with internal and external contacts, as needed. Obtains and provides information on matters of significant importance to the job area. Leadership and Talent Management: May act as a team lead and assistant to the supervisor / manager. May delegate tasks to other team members and be responsible for the review of work product. Does not have formal management responsibilities, but may provide input to management in this area.

Requirements

Requires advanced knowledge within a specific discipline typically gained through broad work experience and/or education.
Requires minimum of 8 years of experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.
May require vocational training and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Leads and supports daily production activities to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives are achieved.
Performs and oversees production assembly operations ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive tasks in accordance with approved standard work and procedures.
Works from and ensures adherence to visual management tools , method layouts, diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets, and written or verbal work instructions.
Sets up and maintains initial work layouts and confirms required tools, materials, and documentation are available prior to production start.
Provides real-time guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members during assembly operations to ensure adherence to standard work .
Conducts in-process and final verification checks to ensure product continuity, workmanship, and compliance with specifications.
Performs or coordinates quality inspections on the production line in accordance with quality system requirements.
Actively utilizes the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) to identify, communicate, and escalate safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues through Tier 1 meetings and to higher tiers as required.
Leads and participates in Tier 1 MPS processes , including issue identification, escalation, action tracking, and verification of closure in alignment with escalation standards.
Identifies abnormalities and escalates deviations from standard work using established escalation pathways.
Supports problem-solving activities using Lean tools such as root cause analysis, containment actions, and corrective action follow-up.
Supports rework, modification, disassembly, reassembly, and testing of product, including experimental or prototype builds, per specifications and controlled conditions.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of production documentation , including batch records, traceability, and required system transactions.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives , including waste reduction, process stabilization, and standardization efforts.
Assists with training, onboarding, and certification of team members to ensure competency and readiness.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.