Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Medtronic • Plymouth, MN

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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 This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality operations within the Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) production area. The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading and optimizing daily manufacturing activities, driving safety and quality performance, and ensuring production schedules and operational objectives are consistently met. This role provides senior-level supervision for approximately 60 individual contributors, including operators, team leads, group leads, and process leads, within a 20,000 sq. ft. cleanroom environment. In addition to direct supervisory responsibilities, this role is expected to mentor front-line leaders, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and partner cross-functionally to improve efficiency, cost, and delivery performance. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a regulated manufacturing or cleanroom environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including responsibility for leading large teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in medical device or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Manufacturing and Production Technologies
• Proficient Computer and Data Analysis Skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Quality Systems and Compliance
• Operational Performance Management
• Management of Financial and Material Resources
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Project and Change Management
• People Leadership and Talent Development
• Collaboration and Productivity Software
• Effective Communication and Influencing Skills

Responsibilities

• Provides senior-level leadership for production area(s) to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Leads daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritizes and balances production schedules based on product demand, new product introductions, equipment efficiency, and material availability.
• Partners with engineering, quality, supply chain, and planning teams to proactively resolve production issues and drive operational improvements.
• Develops and administers operating plans, procedures, and budgets.
• Makes budgetary recommendations related to capital expenditures, staffing levels, and direct/indirect labor.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops supervisors, team leads, and process leads to build leadership capability and bench strength.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and data-driven decision-making.
• Develops staffing plans, schedules, and manpower requirements to support business needs.
• Serves as a role model for safety, quality, and compliance culture within the manufacturing organization.

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, and 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), and 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