Lean Sigma Program Manager Tempe, AZ

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 95000 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 transforming operations eliminating waste and delivering measurable business results As the Lean Sigma Program Manager you will spearhead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives across the Tempe AZ site driving strategic objectives related to burden and scrap reduction programmatic cost savings Manufacturing Performance System (MPS) deployment and Lean Sigma capability building.

We bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were 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.

In this highly visible role you will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities solve complex business challenges and implement sustainable improvements that enhance quality efficiency and operational performance. Youll leverage Lean Sigma methodologies advanced problem-solving techniques and data-driven decision making to deliver significant business impact while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and influential leader with a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide improvement programs coaching teams through transformational change and developing Lean Sigma talent through training certification and mentorship. If you thrive on driving operational excellence and creating lasting organizational value wed love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for deploying the One Best Way in alignment with the Medtronic Performance System (MPS).

• Owner of the programmatic savings program that delivers labor burden and material usage variance including a 2x pipeline for concept projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional focus factory leaders to develop and deploy lean transformation strategies.

• Develop and deploy a multi-year strategy for MPS to achieve best-in-class safety quality service and cost performance results.

• Establish operating mechanism to track progress to plan for critical site level initiatives as well as for programmatic savings.

• Train and coach Yellow Belts and Green Belts.

• Defines designs and implements continuous improvement programs to ensure programs are integrated vertically and horizontally across the organization.

• Develop implement and sustain process improvement initiatives utilizing Six Sigma methodologies.

• Define design and implement continuous improvement programs to ensure programs are integrated vertically and horizontally across the organization.

• Define improvement projects aligned with business strategies.

• Analyze improvement programs and potential results.

• Facilitate and coach improvement teams.

• Establish and maintain performance metrics to measure program success.

• Install process excellence supports for program governance project reviews communications training certifications and rewards.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Advanced Lean

Preferred Qualifications:

• Black Belt trained (Medtronic or External)

• Certified PMP (PMI)

• Experience both leading and coaching lean transformations (demonstrating strong aptitude for value stream analysis and lean transformations)

• Experience leading continuous improvement programs (e.g. Maintenance Excellence Belt Certification Program etc.) in manufacturing environments.

• Ability to craft and deploy

• strategy for process improvement that aligns with Medtronic strategic objectives

• Ability to respectfully deliver candid feedback to all levels of the organization

• Ability to lead energize and influence change efforts at all levels of the organization.

• Strong energy aptitude and attitude for continuous improvement

• Cross functional business experience with solid understanding of how business processes interconnect

• Operational management experience

• Strong ability to see process improvement opportunities in the Gemba

• Track record of delivering results through continuous improvement

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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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):$112000.00 - $168000.00

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.

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