Manufacturing Supervisor.

PRC Medtronic PR Operations Co.; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production floor operations, lead a team of operators, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires coordinating with quality, engineering, and maintenance to meet production targets and maintain high standards of productivity.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 1+ year of manufacturing experience, and demonstrates strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in production planning, workforce scheduling, and resource management.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Prioritize production activities based on product demand, equipment utilization, and material availability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to support performance, engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and manpower requirements to meet production commitments.
• Manage departmental resources and provide recommendations related to labor utilization and capital expenditures.
• Monitor operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and support strategic objectives.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Team Leadership

Production planning

MS Office

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Job description

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.

A Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. They manage a team of operators or technicians, providing leadership, training, and guidance to maintain high standards of productivity and quality. The supervisor monitors workflow, resolves issues, enforces compliance with safety regulations, and implements process improvements. Additionally, they coordinate with other departments, such as quality control and maintenance, to meet production targets and deadlines. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to motivate and support their team in a fast-paced environment.

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost objectives. This role oversees production personnel, manages resources, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures efficient execution of manufacturing activities within assigned areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Prioritize production activities based on product demand, equipment utilization, and material availability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to support performance, engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and manpower requirements to meet production commitments.
• Manage departmental resources and provide recommendations related to labor utilization and capital expenditures.
• Monitor operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and support strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in production planning, workforce scheduling, and resource management.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
• Knowledge of machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience managing production performance metrics and operational improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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 job. 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are.

Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning.

These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

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.

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.