Careers that Change Lives

In this exciting role as a Principal Business Process Improvement Analyst, you will be responsible for the implementation of Lean Six Sigma tools and programs to support the deployment of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), a standardized operating system of proven methodologies that eliminates sources of variation that provides consistent and sustainable performance results. The Humacao site has been identified to be the Center of Excellence for metals machining for Medtronic. The implementation of the MPS as the One Best Way standard is a key enabler to achieve this vision.

Career growth and development is about learning and stretching yourself to grow your expertise and navigate your career. Medtronic offers award-winning programs to accelerate your development and growth. Our size, scope and market leadership give you the chance to explore career opportunities - and grow as we grow.

The nature of the activities required make this a full On-site Position

A Day in the Life

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

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  • Plans, performs, and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
  • Diagrams and evaluates existing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
  • Collects data to identify root cause of problems.
  • Measures performance against process requirements.
  • Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
  • Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
  • May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control.
  • Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.
  • Communicates team progress.
  • Performs cost and benefit analyses.
  • Provides coaching and supports to site Lean Sigma Certification program for the site.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the use and implementation of Lean Sigma tools

• Proven experience working on cost out and capital investment projects.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Project Management Professional
• Experience leading and facilitating Kaizen events to drive process improvement and cost reductions.
• Relevant experience with the implementation of Lean manufacturing tools and programs
• High financial acumen and analytical skills
• Strong communication & presentation skills to engage various stakeholder groups.
• Ability to analyze and present insights from data.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills, MS Project and Power BI
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Validation experience

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)