Senior Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Medtronic; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term incentive plan (OIP)

Job summary

Medtronic in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Supervisor to lead frontline teams on a high-volume medical device production floor. The role requires onsite presence to manage safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of manufacturing leadership, experience planning production activities, and a strong background in data-driven decision making and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production employees or frontline manufacturing teams.
• Experience planning production activities, staffing requirements, and resource utilization.
• Experience using computer-based systems and production data to monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline manufacturing teams to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost performance objectives.
• Prioritize and execute production schedules based on customer demand, product introductions, equipment capacity, and material availability.
• Develop staffing plans, manpower requirements, and shift strategies to support changing production needs.
• Coach, develop, and manage supervisors, lead operators, trainers, and production employees to build organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, waste reduction, line balancing, and process stability.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics and analyze data to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and improve productivity and quality outcomes.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources, providing recommendations for capital expenditures, labor planning, and operational investments.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production scheduling

Staffing planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Quality metrics

Data-driven decisions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Production data systems

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Sep 2026

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

The Medium Rate Battery area at Medtronic’s Brooklyn Center North campus supports the production of implantable batteries used in life-sustaining and life-enhancing medical devices, primarily within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Neuromodulation portfolios. These batteries are critical components that power implantable devices such as pacemakers, ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators), and neurostimulation therapies.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor is part of the manufacturing operations organization responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production across high-volume medical device manufacturing. This role leads frontline production teams, supports operational readiness, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with quality, engineering, supply chain, and training functions to achieve production, quality, and cost objectives.
This position is based in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and is an onsite role. Daily presence on the manufacturing floor is required to support operations, employee development, and production performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead frontline manufacturing teams to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost performance objectives.
• Prioritize and execute production schedules based on customer demand, product introductions, equipment capacity, and material availability.
• Develop staffing plans, manpower requirements, and shift strategies to support changing production needs and operational growth.
• Coach, develop, and manage supervisors, lead operators, trainers, and production employees to build organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, waste reduction, line balancing, and process stability.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics and analyze data to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and improve productivity and quality outcomes.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources, providing recommendations for capital expenditures, labor planning, and operational investments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading production employees or frontline manufacturing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience planning production activities, staffing requirements, and resource utilization to meet operational objectives.
• Experience using computer-based systems and production data to monitor performance and support operational decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively across functions to support production, quality, and business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large frontline manufacturing teams in a highly regulated environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or other high-reliability industries.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, including production ramp-ups, new shift implementation, and workforce expansion initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification or practical experience, with Green Belt certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and quality system processes including Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Nonconformance Reports (NCR), and audit support.
• Experience developing training programs, cross-training strategies, and skill progression models for frontline manufacturing employees.

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 position.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$81,600.00 - $122,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

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