Manufacturing Manager

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. # **A Day in the Life** 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. The Manager of Operations leads a high-performing manufacturing organization responsible for delivering safe, compliant, high-quality medical devices on time and at optimized cost, while advancing Humacao’s vision to be the standard of excellence in machining through innovation, technology, and a skilled, motivated workforce. This leader owns operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Innovation. The role requires strong financial acumen, structured problem-solving capability, Lean maturity, digital fluency, and the ability to build an accountable, engaged culture aligned to Medtronic’s Mission. The Manager is accountable for accelerating the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), improving the Manufacturing Cluster Model, strengthening problem-solving culture, developing succession depth, and supporting strategic initiatives of new products ramp-up, Flow Acceleration, one piece flow connecting workflows, automation deployment, and Industry 5.0 roadmap execution. This role requires disciplined execution, cross-functional collaboration, and visible leadership presence on the floor. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. - Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. - Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. - Plans and administers procedures and budgets. - Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. - Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. - Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. - 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 continued improvement, Managing Quality. **Required Knowledge and Experience:** Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area. Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience. **Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.** **Operational Leadership & Execution** - Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Compliance objectives. - Monitor production performance and execute plans to meet customer demand and production schedules. - Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, HR, and Finance to support operational execution. - Support successful product transfers, process changes, and…