Manufacturing Manager- 3rd Shift

Medtronic•Tempe, AZ

6d•$108,800 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about transforming operations, leading high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business results? As a Manufacturing Manager- 3rd Shift, you will provide leadership for production operations across key value streams that support multiple Medtronic Operating Units. Based in Tempe, Arizona, this role oversees the manufacturing of life-saving medical technologies used by patients worldwide. Reporting to the Manufacturing Director, you will lead a team of Production Supervisors and play a critical role in driving safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance. You will also lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging the tools and resources of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS). This highly visible position combines people leadership, operational excellence, and strategic execution. You will partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges, develop organizational capability, and drive sustainable process improvements. The role provides broad exposure across Medtronic's portfolio and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on products that improve and save lives every day. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and influential leader with a proven track record of driving value stream transformation, leading teams through change, and developing talent through coaching, training, mentorship, and stretch assignments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy creating lasting organizational value, we would love to hear from you. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person collaboration is essential to our success, and this role requires a minimum of five days per week onsite as part of our commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and cross-functional partnership as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.
Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Lean Certification or equivalent
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or equivalent
Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives
Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within regulated industries
Proven success leading value stream transformation and continuous improvement efforts
Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute operational strategies that ensure success across key value streams while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.
Establish strategic direction and daily priorities for Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Operational Excellence (OpEx), and other support functions.
Drive manufacturing performance to achieve production, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritize production schedules based on customer demand, new product introductions, equipment performance, and material availability.
Manage operational budgets and administrative processes.
Provide recommendations regarding capital investments and direct/indirect labor requirements.
Recruit, develop, and retain talent to ensure a high-performing and engaged workforce.
Establish workforce plans, staffing strategies, and resource allocation to meet business objectives.