Senior Operations Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Nov 2025

 

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 LifeWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 November 2025.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require 25-30% (annually) of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
This role is dedicated to overseeing Medtronic’s contract manufacturers, ensuring that quality standards, on-time delivery, and cost objectives are consistently met. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in contract manufacturing, along with proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and supplier management. Extensive experience within the medical device industry is highly valued, as is a strong track record of leadership. The position calls for someone who can effectively drive continuous improvement, foster strong supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

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

• Primary responsibility is to become the subject matter expert for assigned contract manufacturers. 

• Utilize knowledge of Medtronic’s networked organization to ensure the proper resources are engaged to address issues raised by assigned contract manufacturers. 

• Work with the Supply Chain organization and contract manufacturer to prioritize production schedules based on Medtronic needs. 

• Setup and maintain Operational Reviews with assigned contract manufacturers. 

• 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  

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

• Makes recommendations on capital expenditures. 

• Document contract manufacturers’ cost savings ideas for implementation by Medtronic. 

• Assess contract manufacturer’s current state of operations and develop appropriate improvement plans aligned with MPS processes. 

• 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 continuous improvement, Managing Quality. 

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

• All other duties as assigned.  

• Travel requirement: 25-30%  

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience 

Nice to Have 

• 10+ years medical device manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management

• Experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing support functions  

• Strong communication and presentation skills  

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Medical Device Industry standards  

• Application experience with Lean Sigma, Six Sigma  

• Program management experience  

• Supplier performance management experience  

• Virtual and matrix management   

• Experience with project and cost center budgets  

• Global Collaboration and Engagement experience  

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt   

• Excellent x-functional leadership, cross-geography & interpersonal skills  

• High customer focus and understanding of customer needs  

• Solid Financials Skills  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills  

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

• Technically competent and able to provide clear direction to engineers and technicians 

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):$136,000.00 - $204,000.00

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

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

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 95,000+ 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.