Contract Manufacturing Operations Manager at Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

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
As part of the Global Operations and Supply Chain organization, you will support the operational performance of the Contract Manufacturers that support our Operating Units. As the Manufacturing Program Manager, you will lead performance management and execution to ensure Quality, Service, and Cost Performance at critical Contract Manufacturers.

This critical role encompasses solving and preventing quality and manufacturing line supply disruptions, driving capacity planning at Contract Manufacturers along with delivering outstanding customer and stakeholder service. You will identify and execute manufacturing improvements and lead Operations Reviews with internal and external leaders.
What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It's no accident - we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

As the Manufacturing Program Manager, you will:

• Manage & drive Run the Business activities with Contract Manufacturing operations sites to achieve Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance expectations


• Coordinate the establishment and tracking of key metrics at the CM (Quality, Delivery & Cost)


• Conduct capacity planning with Contract Manufacturers


• Provide manufacturing/operations direction for implementation of sourcing & distribution strategies


• Project management and overseeing internal support functions and the CMs to ensure an un-interrupted supply of quality product


• Identify and coordinate process improvement projects that have measurable impact on manufacturing quality, cost, and operational efficiency


• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations


• Travel to assigned Contract Manufacturers approximately 10-20%

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing support functions

• Program management experience

Nice to Have

• Strong communication and presentation skills


• 5+ years' experience in production & manufacturing of finished good medical devices


• Previous medical device manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management


• Experience with project and cost center budgets


• Global collaboration and engagement experience


• Lean Six Sigma experience


• High customer focus and understanding of customer needs


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of employees

Supplier performance management experience

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• 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 manpower requirements for assigned areas.


• 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.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$102,800 - $154,200

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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