Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) Endo

Medtronic • Lafayette, CO

4d • $138,400 - $207,600 • Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. Join us to make a lasting impact. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result, and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. This is an onsite role located at our Lafayette, CO campus and within our Endoscopy OU. PD (Product Development) Program Manager / Core Team Operations Representative (CTOR) is the primary Operations interface to the New Product Development (NPD) Core team. This is a highly visible and impactful role in the operations network and to the Endoscopy business unit of Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit. The CTOR will lead cross-functional extended teams and is responsible for value stream selection, planning, execution, and implementation of new products into manufacture.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required with minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (for roles below Principal level)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in an Engineering discipline or Masters in Business Administration
• Medical device product development and/or manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of FDA, ICH and IEC standards
• Experience across the entire product lifecycle
• DRM, DFSS or Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Proven Operations experience with depth of knowledge in at least one Operations function
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, avionics, automotive)
• Experience with problem solving methodologies
• Experience with manufacturing process validation
• Project engineering or program management experience in a new product development and/or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Managing Operations Project Metrics such as Predicted Product Costs and Line Yields
• Generating Design Transfer Deliverables (Plans and Reports)
• Working with Stakeholders to set Manufacturing Strategy including: Manufacturing Site Selection, Contract Manufacturing Statement of work, Capacity Analysis, Capital Manufacturing Process Validation Planning/Strategy, Equipment Supplier Selection, Pilot Lines/scale up requirements (as needed by program)
• Driving Process Development: Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout. Designs sequence of manufacturing operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Lead the Extended Operations Team to ensure on-time and on-budget performance through the new product development cycle.
• Follow compliance processes for New Product Development
• Execute pre-established Operations Strategies.
• Serve as the “Voice of Operations” within the Product Development Team
• Active and effective listener
• Ability to lead and Influence between Extended Operations Team and Core Team
• Effective written and spoken communicator
• Coach and develop extended Operations members, to help individuals advance their skills and careers.
• Provide performance feedback.
• Recognize teams and individuals for exceptional performance
• Ability to influence and negotiate requirements to meet program outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask critical questions without being the subject matter expert
• Ensure scope, cost, resource and schedule alignment between operations and core team functions
• Ensure structured problem methods and predictive engineering principles are consistently and rigorously applied, such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, DRM, FTQ or similar concepts.
• PD Program Manager in the CTOR role is responsible for medium to larger scale programs. A successful candidate will need to bring clarity, refine plans, and drive team execution through ambiguously defined situations. Guidance from peers and stakeholders is readily available.
• The candidate will own and ensure overall Operations project execution. Results are accomplished by indirectly leading Extended Operations functions such as Supply Management, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Sterilization, Global Supply Chain, and Distribution functions.
• A successful candidate will be able to: 1) Apply best practices and lead meetings with internal/external stakeholders, 2) Communicate effectively to higher level management, 3) Solve issues through information exchange and influence, and 4) Gain cooperation of other functions on program objectives and plan execution.
• A successful candidate may need to work with remote manufacturing plants (internal and external). Travel may be required for this role and is usually planned in advance to meet project needs with up to 25% domestic/international travel.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal