Mfg Supervisor

Medtronic • Humacao, PR

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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 A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. A Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily operations on the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and according to quality standards. Responsibilities include managing and coaching production staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring equipment and materials, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and production schedules while maintaining high standards of product quality and employee performance. 3rd shift Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

Requirements

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Requires 2+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Management of Financial and Material Resources
• Critical Thinking
• Project Management
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Collaboration and Productivity Software
• Effective Communication Skills
• Machining and Manufacturing Technologies
• Proficient computer skills
• Data Science and Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing and continued improvement
• Managing Quality

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field
• Prior supervisory experience 2 years plus or team‑lead experience in a machining or manufacturing environment 8 years plus
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams or multi-shift operations
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Ability to drive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control) or data‑driven quality tools
• Understanding of root-cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, basic formulas)
• Proven track record reducing scrap, improving uptime, or increasing throughput
• Experience leading CI projects (Lean, Six Sigma certification is a plus)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
• Analytical problem-solving mindset
• Strong time‑management and prioritization abilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Plans and administers procedures and budgets.
• Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

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.
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED