Production Group Lead IV - 1st Shift

Medtronic•Dexter, MI

2d•$53,600 - $80,400•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the PRODUCTION SUPPORT CAREER STREAM, providing support in manufacturing operations and/or distribution centers. This includes assembly, machinery, processing, packaging, and/or distribution of company products. The role may involve setting up and operating automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. The employee is expected to report any malfunctions or abnormalities in machines, with higher levels recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes. The role may also be involved in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers.

Requirements

Requires advanced knowledge of manufacturing or supply chain operational procedures, systems, and tools gained through experience and/or relevant training, education, or certifications.
Requires 5+ years of related experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
No minimum education requirement.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Candidates for roles below the Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Works on assignments that are complex in nature.
Trains, delegates and reviews the work of lower level employees and may be responsible for leading daily operations of a work team.
Performs a variety of complex or technical-advanced clerical duties in distribution center.
Often acts as a facilitator and team leader in manufacturing/production operations or distribution center.
Work may include complex and complicated activities related to special assignments, and providing instructions to accomplish day-to-day activities to junior individuals in the department.
Problems faced are general and may require understanding of other job areas but typically are not complex.
May be responsible for working with supervisor to identify potential adjustments or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
Communicates typically with internal and external contacts, as needed.
Obtains and provides information on matters of significant importance to the job area.
May act as a team lead and assistant to the supervisor / manager.
May delegate tasks to other team members and be responsible for the review of work product.
Does not have formal management responsibilities, but may provide input to management in this area.

Responsibilities

Leads production team work process, equipment testing, manufacturing, disassembly, and reassembly as assigned by supervisor.
Prioritizes use of operators according to build schedule.
Communicates process issues and provides status updates to team supervisor.
Coaches operators/assemblers on production and problem solving skills, performing technical review and machinery setup/breakdown as needed.
Ensures Medtronic company quality and safety standards are upheld.
May set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities in machines, with higher levels recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes.
May be involved in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers.

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)