Team Lead IV- 1st Shift

Medtronic plc; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is seeking a Team Lead IV for the Fusion Oxy manufacturing team. The role directs daily production activities, coordinates operator assignments, and communicates production status to leadership on a first-shift onsite basis.

The position emphasizes coaching and training of assemblers, driving safety and quality, and supporting continuous improvement to meet delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Ability to coordinate production activities and prioritize work to meet schedules.
• Ability to communicate production status and priorities with staff and leadership.
• Ability to work onsite in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota for a first-shift operation.
• No minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities within an assigned manufacturing area to support safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Coordinate operator assignments and prioritize resources based on production schedules and business needs.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production status, priorities, and process issues to manufacturing leadership.
• Coach and support assemblers and operators on production processes, problem-solving techniques, and standard work practices.
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, testing, troubleshooting, and technical production support activities.
• Ensure compliance with company quality requirements, manufacturing procedures, and safety standards.
• Support onboarding and training activities for new and existing employees within the production area.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination of production activities

Communication with staff

Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

Coaching / training

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing 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.

The Fusion Oxy manufacturing team

The Fusion Oxy manufacturing team is responsible for producing oxygenation and blood management components that support critical patient therapies worldwide. This team partners closely with operations, quality, and manufacturing functions to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements while meeting customer demand.

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.

Team Lead IV

The Team Lead IV provides day-to-day leadership and coordination for an assigned production area, supporting manufacturing operations, production schedules, and team performance. This role serves as a key resource for production employees, helping drive safety, quality, and operational objectives while providing coaching, training, and technical support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities within an assigned manufacturing area to support safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Coordinate operator assignments and prioritize resources based on production schedules and business needs.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production status, priorities, and process issues to manufacturing leadership.
• Coach and support assemblers and operators on production processes, problem-solving techniques, and standard work practices.
• Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, testing, troubleshooting, and technical production support activities.
• Ensure compliance with company quality requirements, manufacturing procedures, and safety standards.
• Support onboarding and training activities for new and existing employees within the production area.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Ability to coordinate production activities and prioritize work to meet manufacturing schedules and operational requirements.
• Ability to communicate production status, issues, and priorities effectively with employees and leadership.
• Ability to work onsite in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and support a first-shift manufacturing operation.
• No minimum education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coaching, training, and developing production employees.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience within a manufacturing or medical device environment.
• Knowledge of production metrics, performance management, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience with production equipment, SAP, and other manufacturing systems.
• 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):$53,600.00 - $80,400.00

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

Benefits and additional compensation for regular employees working 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

Benefits and additional compensation for 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)
• 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, 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 setting is 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.