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A Day in the Life

         

         

As a Team Lead IV supporting the production of SenSight, you will play a key role in leading day-to-day manufacturing operations for one of Medtronic's innovative product initiatives. This position combines hands-on manufacturing expertise with floor leadership, helping ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved while supporting the successful development and commercialization of next-generation medical technologies.

 

Working closely with supervisors, engineers, quality partners, and production teams, you will coordinate workflow, resolve production challenges, support new product builds, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

 

This is a fully onsite position, working a second shift schedule (M-F 2:30 PM – 11:15 PM).

 

Responsibilities may include:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinating production activities to meet build schedules and program milestones.
• Prioritize operator assignments based on production schedules, staffing levels, and changing business needs.
• Preform all transactions within SAP to order materials needed for production and confirm tracking through completion.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and support to production operators and assemblers while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Coach and mentor team members on manufacturing processes, standard work, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques.
• Perform technical reviews and assist with equipment setup, changeovers, testing, disassembly, reassembly, and manufacturing support activities.
• Monitor production flow and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Communicate production status, process issues, equipment concerns, and schedule updates to supervisors and cross-functional partners.
• Support daily operational activities including manufacturing, shipping, inventory management, material movement, and production support.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with approved procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Champion compliance with Medtronic's Quality Management System, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees while reinforcing standard work and operational excellence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Support additional operational responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

 

Must Have: Required Qualifications

 

• Requires 5+ years of related experience

 

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

 

• Demonstrated experience leading work, coordinating production activities, or serving as a technical resource within a manufacturing team.
• Proficient with SAP.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safe work practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency using standard computer applications and production documentation systems.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching production employees.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting inventory control, shipping, material handling, or warehouse operations.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience performing equipment setup, changeovers, or minor troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships across multiple teams and functions.

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.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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):$53,600.00 - $80,400.00

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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