Medtronic

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Job Description: • Drive Operational Excellence Initiatives : Lead and execute Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects, focusing on identifying waste, bottlenecks, and performance gaps in value streams and processes. • Facilitate and Coach Teams : Guide cross-functional teams in improvement efforts, aligning with business priorities and ensuring disciplined execution of improvement roadmaps, while embedding sustainable changes through standard work and visual management. • Performance Measurement and Problem Solving : Establish performance metrics, dashboards, and targets; lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.); and track improvements for measurable results. • Collaborate and Provide Expertise : Partner with leaders to close performance gaps, prioritize initiatives, and provide consultation in process re-engineering, digital enablement, and continuous improvement best practices. • Build OPEX Culture and Communicate Results : Develop team capabilities, foster engagement and inclusion, and align objectives with enterprise priorities, while communicating progress, results, and lessons learned through data-driven updates. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, and/or operational excellence structures, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, and/or operational excellence structures. • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt • Proficiency in leading root cause problem-solving using structured methodologies such as A3, DMAIC, 5 Whys, or Fishbone diagrams, with a focus on sustainable corrective and preventive actions • Demonstrated ability to establish performance baselines and targets, measure results against standards, and embed improvements through standard work and visual management techniques • Proven track record of partnering with functional leaders to close performance gaps by prioritizing initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present progress, results, and lessons learned to stakeholders and leadership through clear, data-driven updates. • Experience delivering training, workshops, and coaching on Lean principles, problem-solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement tools • Ability to perform cost-benefit and ROI analyses to support investment decisions and ensure value realization from improvement initiatives • Demonstrated commitment to driving engagement, inclusion, and talent development while aligning team objectives with site and enterprise OPEX priorities • Ability to travel 50-75% Benefits: • 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 • Simple Steps (global well-being program) • 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) • Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)