Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

The Senior Manufacturing Director | Site Leader is responsible for all safety, quality, operational and security, and people aspects in Villalba, Puerto Rico. This position leads all phases of cardiac/brain leads, catheter and manufacturing and technical functions to advance existing technology to produce the highest quality products for multiple Medtronic operating units. This role works with leaders from various businesses and functions within the East Manufacturing platform. Also, embraces innovation, leading transformation, and continuous improvement, to drive business performance through the alignment of people, strategy and culture.

The Senior Manufacturing Director will report to the VP, Manufacturing, South, East Americas Manufacturing platform.

The Senior Manufacturing Director | Site Leader is responsible for establishing cost objectives, capacity planning, attainment of production schedules, productivity and efficiency improvements, quality and safety objectives and the development and management of annual budgets and financial performance.

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits. Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world's top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result-and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. To learn more please visit Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic.

A Day in the Life

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

• - Develop, implement, and execute, comprehensive operations strategies that assure success of the organization and accountability for safety, quality, production, cost, and people.

  - Lead, coach, and develop a team ( direct and indirect report) and oversee a total workforce of more than 1000 employees.

  
  

  - Plan and administer budgets, including making budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.

  
  

  - Employ lean concepts and techniques, working closely with production leadership and Operational Excellence (OpEx) to allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.

  
  

  - Implement cost reduction, waste reduction, quality improvement, and productivity improvement programs to ensure attainment of key performance metrics and sustainable performance improvements.

  
  

  - Participate in company-wide initiatives to determine One Best Way practices and subsequent local implementation to improve business processes.

  
  

  - Represent Medtronic in the community and in professional organizations at a local or regional level.

  
  

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience , or Advanced Degree with a minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, minimum of 10 years of managerial experience

• • Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences.
• • Medical Device Manufacturing experience.
• • Breadth of background across numerous roles/functions within Manufacturing and Supply Chain with demonstrated success in each area.
• • DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.
• • Plant manager experience in a medium to large manufacturing facility
• • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems
• • Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully execute a strategy.
• • Proven track record of building organizational capability and talent.
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in a matrix organization.
• • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• • Experience in leading large-scale change management.

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)