Senior Manufacturing Director - Lean Operations Leader

Medtronic plc; Villalba (PR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Villalba, Puerto Rico is seeking a Manufacturing Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and financial objectives. You will lead multiple production functions, develop organizational capability, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement to support business growth.

This onsite role requires a track record in Lean manufacturing, budgeting, staffing, and cross-functional leadership to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience and 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and 7+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations and production teams.
• Experience managing production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Experience managing operational, quality, and financial performance.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance objectives.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to meet production goals and business requirements.
• Direct production planning and scheduling activities based on product demand, equipment efficiency, and material availability.
• Manage departmental budgets and provide recommendations for capital expenditures and labor investments.
• Lead workforce planning activities, including staffing strategies and manpower requirements.
• Develop, coach, and retain manufacturing leaders and employees to build organizational capability.
• Utilize operational metrics and data analysis to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Medtronic plc in Villalba, Puerto Rico is seeking a Manufacturing Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and financial objectives. You will lead multiple production functions, develop organizational capability, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement to support business growth.

This onsite role requires a track record in Lean manufacturing, budgeting, staffing, and cross-functional leadership to deliver