We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Jan 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic has declared its bold ambition to becometheglobal healthcare technology leader. By doing so we seek to reach more patients in more meaningful ways more quickly.

Are you looking to create capability and competencies in Operational Excellence (OpEx) for the leader in the Medical Technology industry

As a Director Operational Excellence Focused Improvement Leader you will be a core member of the Global Operational Excellence team where you will lead and drive execution of Operational Excellence and Focused Improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies supporting Manufacturing and Distribution Operations. You will consult on process re-engineering digital enablement and continuous improvement best practices to enhance operational performance and product quality.

You will be at the forefront of Medtronics Mission to Alleviate Pain Restore Health and Extend Life by developing the skills and competencies of our teams to deliver life-saving products.

As theOperational Excellence Director Focused Improvement Leader you will:

• Drive Operational Excellence Initiatives: Lead and execute Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects focusing on identifying waste bottlenecks and performance gaps in value streams and processes.

• Facilitate and Coach Teams: Guide cross-functional teams in improvement efforts aligning with business priorities and ensuring disciplined execution of improvement roadmaps while embedding sustainable changes through standard work and visual management.

• Performance Measurement and Problem Solving: Establish performance metrics dashboards and targets; lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (A3 DMAIC 5 Whys Fishbone etc.); and track improvements for measurable results.

• Collaborate and Provide Expertise: Partner with leaders to close performance gaps prioritize initiatives and provide consultation in process re-engineering digital enablement and continuous improvement best practices.

• Build OPEX Culture and Communicate Results: Develop team capabilities foster engagement and inclusion and align objectives with enterprise priorities while communicating progress results and lessons learned through data-driven updates.

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing and/or operational excellence structures or Masters degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing and/or operational excellence structures.

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Nice to Have:

• Proficiency in leading root cause problem-solving using structured methodologies such as A3 DMAIC 5 Whys or Fishbone diagrams with a focus on sustainable corrective and preventive actions

• Demonstrated ability to establish performance baselines and targets measure results against standards and embed improvements through standard work and visual management techniques

• Proven track record of partnering with functional leaders to close performance gaps by prioritizing initiatives based on impact feasibility and strategic alignment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present progress results and lessons learned to stakeholders and leadership through clear data-driven updates. Experience delivering training workshops and coaching on Lean principles problem-solving data analysis and continuous improvement tools

• Ability to perform cost-benefit and ROI analyses to support investment decisions and ensure value realization from improvement initiatives

• Demonstrated commitment to driving engagement inclusion and talent development while aligning team objectives with site and enterprise OPEX priorities

• Ability to travel 50-75%

Working Conditions: Travel typically 50% to 75% but varies based on initiatives.

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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.

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):$172000.00 - $258000.00

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

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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 insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-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

About Medtronic

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 95000 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.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

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 addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.