2nd Shift Distribution Manager - Lean Ops Leader

Medtronic; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic in Memphis is hiring for a 2nd shift warehouse role at our Airways Distribution Center. You will oversee shipping and receiving, use our ERP/WMS systems, and ensure accurate materials flow to support patient care.

We value leadership, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration. A bachelor’s degree with experience or an advanced degree with relevant experience is required; international shipping experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent non-US degree).
• Experience leading processes, projects and initiatives within a functional area.
• Advanced expertise with cross-functional impact and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a combination of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties; may work out of a central warehouse.
• Uses computer system for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting.
• Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules and requirements.
• Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment.
• (un)packs or (un)wraps items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc.
• Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications; logs receipt of items on system, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents; reports materials shipped and bills of lading; posts weight and shipping charges and routes merchandise to destinations.
• 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: Systems Thinking, Scientific Computing, Quality Management, Technology Awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Critical thinking

Communication

Resource management

Collaboration

Productivity software

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of relevant experience

Advanced degree + 3 years of relevant experience

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Operational reporting

Job description

Medtronic in Memphis is hiring for a 2nd shift warehouse role at our Airways Distribution Center. You will oversee shipping and receiving, use our ERP/WMS systems, and ensure accurate materials flow to support patient care.

We value leadership, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration. A bachelor’s degree with experience or an advanced degree with relevant experience is required; international shipping experience is a plus.