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

A Day in the Life

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

• Act as the primary liaison between Assembly and Extrusion teams, facilitating effective communication, synchronizing production schedules, and resolving operational bottlenecks. Ensure that material flow and resource allocation support seamless workflow and timely order fulfillment.
• Controls the flow of raw and finished goods, services, and information between point of origin through receipt at the manufacturing site, through to customer placement in order to meet customer or manufacturing requirements.
• Ensures the execution and continuous improvement of ops scheduling processes, such as MPS, BY systems data update, demand management, RM and capacity revision for production.
• Ensures that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives.
• Builds relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers through the resolution of delivery issues.
• Integrates market intelligence from operating entities, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve competitive position.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements  

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.  

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations
• OR Associate's Degree with 2+ years experience
• OR Baccalaureate Degree with 1+ years experience.

Nice to Have

• 10+ years of experience supporting Danvers manufacturing operations
• Direct experience working in the BY (Blue Yonder) system
• Previous experience supporting supply chain planning
• Previous experience with supply chain planning
• Demonstrated experience to monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as plan vs. actual, on-time delivery, and production yield, and to regularly review these metrics with cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Assembly, Extrusion, and Planning teams to ensure alignment, share updates, and resolve challenges efficiently.
• Proven skill in capturing lessons learned and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote best practices and continuous improvement within a manufacturing supply chain environment.
• Strong competency in identifying operational risks (e.g., supply interruptions, equipment downtime) and implementing effective contingency plans to minimize impact on production and supply chain performance.
• Digital Communication & Reporting: Proficiency with digital tools or dashboards for real-time tracking and transparent communication of planning changes, deviations, and resolutions with all stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning & Feedback Culture: Ability to foster a culture of adaptability and growth by encouraging team feedback on processes and actively seeking opportunities for process improvement.

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):$60,800.00 - $91,200.00

 

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

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 95,000+ 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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.