Sr. Manager OpEx-Transactional Processes (Global Quality)

Medtronic • Mounds View, 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 Medtronic has declared its bold ambition to become the global healthcare technology leader. By doing so, we seek to reach more patients in more meaningful ways, more quickly. Are you looking to create capability and competencies in Operational Excellence (OpEx) for the leader in the Medical Technology industry? As the Operational Excellence Sr. Manager, Transactional Processes, you will be a core member of the team representing Operational Excellence, planning and executing process improvement objectives that support the Global Quality organization. These objectives include specific operational performance targets and the development and training of employees to foster a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic, sustained improvement efforts. By developing our teams' skills and competencies to deliver life-saving products, you will be at the forefront of Medtronic's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. As the Operational Excellence Sr. Manager, Transactional Processes, you will: Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our “one best way” methodology and tools that support our holistic operational excellence program across the assigned Global Quality organization. Contribute to the overall Global Operations & Supply Chain organizational goals by identifying organizational needs required to achieve key performance indicators. Develop and execute plans that deliver annual improvements in performance, process excellence, and programmatic savings Partner with assigned Functional teams to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and lead process and value stream transformation activities across prioritized workflows. Develop process thinking, problem-solving skills, and a Value Stream mindset through MPS and Lean Six Sigma teaching, coaching, and mentoring. Facilitate strategic kaizen events with functional/cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience in applying operational excellence methods in transactional environments with proven process improvement and cost savings success
• Strong change management, coaching, and mentoring competency
• Ability to influence change without direct authority
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time (varies based on initiatives)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading training courses in-person or virtually, with the ability to convey and communicate complex concepts clearly
• Project management skills with good time management, client relationship management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative skills
• Solid understanding of Engineering, Project Management, and financial acumen with proven knowledge and experience in integrating continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our “one best way” methodology and tools that support our holistic operational excellence program across the assigned Global Quality organization.
• Contribute to the overall Global Operations & Supply Chain organizational goals by identifying organizational needs required to achieve key performance indicators.
• Develop and execute plans that deliver annual improvements in performance, process excellence, and programmatic savings
• Partner with assigned Functional teams to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and lead process and value stream transformation activities across prioritized workflows.
• Develop process thinking, problem-solving skills, and a Value Stream mindset through MPS and Lean Six Sigma teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
• Facilitate strategic kaizen events with functional/cross-functional teams to drive performance improvements.

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.
• 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