Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operational Excellence

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Aug 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 Are you passionate about building Operational Excellence capabilities that drive meaningful business outcomes and improve lives? Join Medtronic, the global leader in healthcare technology, and help shape the future of our Global Operations & Supply Chain organization.

As the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operational Excellence, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, driving transformational change across supply chain and business operations. In this highly visible role, you will lead the deployment of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our enterprise-wide framework for continuous improvement, while developing the capabilities, competencies, and mindsets that enable sustainable operational excellence.

Working closely with cross-functional leaders, you will identify opportunities to improve performance, and streamline processes across the Supply Chain. Through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on leadership, you will empower teams to solve problems, accelerate results, and strengthen Medtronic's ability to deliver life-saving products to patients around the world.

We move bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness, always putting patients first in everything we do. This role is remote within the United States, with a preference for candidates located near a Medtronic site to support stronger cross functional collaboration and maintain our competitive advantage. The position requires approximately 50–75% travel to foster collaboration and ensure successful project execution.                     About the Position Lead the deployment and advancement of the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), leveraging standardized methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive operational excellence across assigned functions and business teams.

Partner with functional and cross-functional leaders to identify strategic improvement opportunities, establish performance objectives, and deliver measurable results aligned to organizational goals and key performance indicators.

Drive end-to-end process transformation initiatives by applying Lean Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, optimize workflows, and enhance value stream performance.

Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and training leaders and employees in continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and value stream thinking.

Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement engagements that accelerate business performance and support operational transformation, including select supplier and contract manufacturing partner initiatives.

Develop and execute improvement roadmaps that deliver sustainable gains in quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.

Influence and inspire change across multiple functions, helping teams adopt new ways of working and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7+ years or an advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, supply chain, business operations, operational excellence, or a related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated application of continuous improvement methodologies in complex business environments.

Preferred Qualifications Proven track record driving large-scale operational excellence and transformation initiatives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles to improve performance across cross-functional value streams.

Exceptional change leadership, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to build organizational capability and drive adoption of new ways of working without direct authority.

Strong business, operational, and financial acumen combined with effective project management and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver sustainable results.

Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with experience teaching, mentoring, and translating complex concepts into actionable business outcomes.

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

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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.

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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

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