Lean Operations Technician I – 1st Shift

Medtronic plc; Plymouth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Plymouth, Minnesota, is seeking an Operation Excellence Technician I for 1st shift to support lean manufacturing initiatives on the shop floor. This onsite role collaborates with production, engineering, and operations to implement practical improvements and sustain standard work.

The position emphasizes hands-on support, 5S, visual management, and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment, with a clear path to develop continuous improvement skills.

Qualifications

• 0 years of relevant technical experience.
• No minimum education required.
• Preference for Yellow Belt certification or experience in structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of lean manufacturing initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Implement and sustain 5S, visual management, and workplace organization systems.
• Participate in kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct cycle time studies and process analysis to identify improvements.
• Assist teams in developing and implementing manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S principles

Cycle time studies

Process analysis

Structured problem-solving

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medtronic plc in Plymouth, Minnesota, is seeking an Operation Excellence Technician I for 1st shift to support lean manufacturing initiatives on the shop floor. This onsite role collaborates with production, engineering, and operations to implement practical improvements and sustain standard work.

The position emphasizes hands-on support, 5S, visual management, and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment, with a clear path to develop continuous improvement skills.