Distribution Manager - 2nd Shift

Medtronic•Memphis, TN

5d•$96,000 - $144,000•Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is hiring in our Memphis Airways Distribution Center, where employees are helping to deliver on the extraordinary. The company requires fresh ideas and inclusive insights to maintain its position as an innovative industry leader. Medtronic actively seeks, attracts, and develops employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and reflect the wide variety of life experiences found among its patients. The company has been on a three-year journey to modernize its U.S. distribution network and transform how products are distributed, aiming to elevate the customer experience and generate cost savings with state-of-the-art technology and standardized processes. This role is onsite, with a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of the commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Practical experience leading and executing processes, projects, and initiatives within a functional area.
Advanced expertise in a specific technical or professional discipline, with awareness of cross‑functional impact.
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree plus 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent non‑U.S. degree meeting 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A))
Must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (roles below Principal level).

Nice To Haves

International Shipping experience
Experience leading supervisors or multi‑shift teams
Background in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Advanced experience with WMS/ERP systems and operational reporting
Exposure to automation or large‑scale distribution operations
Experience with budgeting, labor planning, or cost management
Strong cross‑functional collaboration experience (supply chain, transportation, 3PLs)

Responsibilities

Oversees a combination of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties; may work out of a central warehouse.
Uses computer system for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting.
Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules and requirements.
Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment.
(un)packs or (un)wraps items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc.
Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications; logs receipt of items on system, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents; reports materials shipped and bills of lading; posts weight and shipping charges and routes merchandise to destinations.