Production Group Lead IV - MB

Medtronic • Brooklyn Park, MN

3d

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 The Group Lead supports daily manufacturing operations by coordinating production activities, coaching team members, and reinforcing execution of safety, quality, and delivery expectations. This role provides frontline leadership presence, promotes continuous improvement, and helps ensure reliable product flow to support therapies that positively impact patient lives. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, or provide informal leadership within a production team
• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, and standard work execution
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple manufacturing lines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and provide clear status updates
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and production tracking systems
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience (Team Lead, Trainer, or equivalent informal leadership role)
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industry (GMP / FDA environment)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or structured problem-solving tools
• Experience with 5S principles and workplace organization practices
• Experience with tiered management systems and visual management tools
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and cycle count processes
• Experience with SAP production transactions and inventory visibility tools

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads daily production activities including equipment testing, manufacturing, disassembly, and reassembly in alignment with supervisor direction and established procedures.
• Allocates and prioritizes operator resources to meet production schedules across multiple manufacturing lines while maintaining safety, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Communicates operational status, process deviations, and escalation items to the Manufacturing Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provides coaching and technical guidance to operators and assemblers on production processes, equipment setup/breakdown, and structured problem solving.
• Partners with Team Leads to execute real-time line balancing and staffing adjustments using standard tools and standard work.
• Supports inventory control processes in collaboration with Material Handling, including cycle count readiness and quarterly execution activities.
• Facilitates and reinforces Tier 1 execution, including Roto Cube management and alignment to Medtronic Performance System (MPS) principles.
• Serves as delegate for the Manufacturing Supervisor as needed, supporting day-to-day operational coordination and facilitation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings.
• Ensures adherence to Medtronic quality system requirements, safety standards, and regulatory expectations within the tiered management structure.
• Supports a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching, feedback, and participation in CI initiatives.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
• We recognize their contributions.
• They share in the success they help to create.
• We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED