Sr Manufacturing Manager - Irvine, CA

Medtronic • Irvine, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Mar 2026 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 Join us at Medtronic’s Irvine, California Site —a dynamic hub for our Neurovascular/Peripheral Vascular portfolio. As a Sr Manufacturing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Medtronic’s mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for patients around the world. Here, bold leadership is more than a vision—it’s how we partner across the industry to tackle systemic healthcare challenges head-on. If you’re driven by challenge, energized by innovation, and passionate about making a real difference, this is your opportunity to be part of the next generation of life-changing medical technology. At Medtronic Irvine, your work will help shape the future of healthcare and positively impact patients’ lives every day. We invite you to join our team and make your mark on a healthier world. At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision. We bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The Irvine facility is a cornerstone of Medtronic Neurovascular and Peripheral Vascular businesses. These include neurovascular, peripheral vascular and minimally invasive devices. As the Sr Manufacturing Manager you will plan, direct and coordinate all aspects of the Value Stream and all associated processes at the enterprise level; in accordance with company objectives and operating budgets to satisfy safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. This includes but is not limited to coordinating activities with a cross functional team including engineering, purchasing, materials movement, scheduling, manufacturing, and in- process quality functions.

Requirements

• Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution experience within a highly regulated industry and 5+ years of Managerial experience; OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Manufacturing, Warehouse and Distribution experience within a highly regulated industry and 5+ years of Managerial experience.
• Management Skills: Management of Financial and Material Resources, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Collaboration and Productivity Software, Effective Communication Skills.
• Functional Skills: Machining and Manufacturing Technologies, Proficient computer skills, Data Science and Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and continued improvement, Managing Quality.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences.
• Master of Science / Advanced Degree preferred.
• Medical Device Manufacturing experience within a cleanroom environment.
• Experience effectively leveraging Gemba Walks.
• DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience leading Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated business acumen, including P&L or cost center management.
• Experience building and sustaining direct labor engagement programs.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.

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 workforce requirements for assigned areas.
• Embrace the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) and implement One Best Way practices to improve local manufacturing and business processes.
• Conduct daily Gemba walks to observe & understand the health of the overall system, processes & workflows to understand the key opportunities and where to best direct short, medium and long-term improvement activity & resources.

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