Manufacturing Supervisor, Third Shift - Minneapolis, MN

Medtronic • Brooklyn Center, MN

109d • $71,200 - $106,800

About The Position

Join Medtronic Energy and Components Center as a Manufacturing Supervisor, where you'll lead 3rd Shift Production Operations for our high-quality and complex cardiac rhythm management products. In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide a team of 25+ direct labor employees, ensuring operational excellence and supporting both existing and new product lines to meet evolving customer needs. You'll play a key role in driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost—using your problem-solving skills and the Medtronic Performance System to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and execute strategies that make a real impact. Your ability to foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability will be vital in supporting Medtronic's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in medical device, electronics, or battery manufacturing.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and compliance standards (cGMP, ISO, FDA, etc.).
• Experience with high rate battery manufacturing processes (e.g., lithium-ion, primary cells).
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with production management systems (SAP, MES) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in high rate battery manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Ensure production schedules are met by managing resources, prioritizing work, and resolving issues that may impact output.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring all team members follow Medtronic's policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO).
• Monitor product quality and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to investigate and resolve deviations or non-conformances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives; identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through regular feedback, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure timely completion of all required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership regarding production status, challenges, and improvement actions.
• Participate in audits, investigations, and root cause analysis as required.

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
• Capital Accumulation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED