Sr Manager Operational Excellence (OpEx) - Tempe

Medtronic; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic Tempe Campus seeks a Sr Manager Operational Excellence to lead planning and execution of process-improvement strategies across the site. You will build high-performing teams, drive performance targets, and deploy MPS while collaborating with site leadership to align with global goals.

You will report to the Site Leader, work with cross-functional stakeholders, and shape a durable culture of continuous improvement that delivers yearly savings and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of manufacturing/Operations/OpEx experience and 5+ years of managerial experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and 5+ years of managerial experience.
• On-site role, 5 days a week at Tempe, Arizona Campus.

Responsibilities

• Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) across the site.
• Establish a site-wide culture of continuous improvement and Operations excellence.
• Lead programmatic savings activities to reduce operational costs.
• Attract, coach, and develop direct reports and change agents.
• Develop and implement the site roadmap for MPS and operating system adoption.
• Set training strategy and partner with cross-functional teams to milestones.
• Partner with site leadership to manage long-term vision and short-term actions.
• Deliver improvements in performance, process excellence, and savings across Global Manufacturing and West Americas.
• Facilitate strategic kaizen events and transformational programs.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Project management

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Medtronic Performance System (MPS)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 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

At Medtronic Tempe Campus, we are redefining what’s possible in healthcare technology, transforming bold ideas into life‑changing solutions for patients around the world. As the Sr Manager Operational Excellence (OpEx), you will ignite a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, empowering teams to challenge conventions and deliver breakthrough results. Together, we will build and enable high‑performing teams that not only exceed KPIs but set new industry standards, driving Medtronic’s mission forward with energy, purpose, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

We must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In‑person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working 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.

As the Sr Manager Operational Excellence (OpEx) - Tempe, you will be representing Operational Excellence and responsible for planning and executing process improvement strategies and objectives across our manufacturing site. These objectives include specific operational performance targets, leading a program management office, as well as the development and training of employees to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

You will report to the Site Leader and work closely with site leadership, as well as other Global Operations and Supply Chain functional stakeholders to align, set, and achieve strategic objectives.

You will partner closely with cross‑functional leaders internal and external to the site to drive strategic and sustaining improvement efforts. By developing the skills and competencies of our teams to deliver life‑saving products, you will be at the forefront of Medtronic's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our “one best way” methodology and tools that support our holistic operational excellence program.
• Establish and maintain a site‑wide culture of continuous improvement and Operations excellence including policy deployment, tier management, visual management, leader standard work, Lean Sigma development, and related operating mechanisms.
• Lead site‑wide programmatic savings activities targeted at reducing operational costs.
• Attract, coach, motivate, and foster professional development of direct reports, and change agents across site.
• Collaborate, develop, and implement the site roadmap to deploy and evolve MPS, reflecting organizational needs and external best practices to accelerate continuous improvement and common operating system adoption.
• Set site training strategy, collaborating with cross‑functional partners and guiding the team through key milestones.
• Partner with the site leadership team to manage long‑term vision and short‑term activities and execution plans.
• Contribute to the overall Global Manufacturing and West Americas Region goals by identifying organizational needs required to achieve strategic plans. Develop and execute plans that deliver annual improvements in performance, process excellence, and programmatic savings.
• Facilitate strategic kaizen events.
• Partner, develop, govern, and deliver transformational programs.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements:

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, Business Operations, and/or Operational Excellence structures (TPM, DBS, etc.) and 5+ years of managerial experience OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing, Business Operations, and/or Operational Excellence structures (TPM, DBS, etc.) and 5+ years of managerial experience.
• This position is based on‑site, 5 days/week at the Tempe, Arizona Campus.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the medical device or other highly regulated industry.
• Proficient and experienced in coaching and leading quantitative and qualitative assessments of OpEx effectiveness at sites and across functions.
• Strong change management, coaching, and mentoring competency.
• Strategic minded while having the ability to focus on the critical actions and daily management systems.
• Experience in training management and execution.
• Strong portfolio project management and people management experience and skillset.
• Ability to influence change without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including leading training courses in‑person or virtually, with the ability to convey and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Practical experience in applying operational excellence methods in manufacturing environments with proven process improvement and cost savings success.
• Project management skills with good time management, client relationship management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative skills.
• Solid understanding of Engineering, Project Management, and financial acumen with proven knowledge and experience integrating continuous improvement.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

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):$144,800.00 - $217,200.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• 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, and Simple 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), and Capital 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,