Manufacturing Program Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Sep 2026

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This role supports manufacturing operations at the North Haven Connecticut site with responsibility for leading operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across production areas. The Manufacturing Program Manager partners with manufacturing quality supply chain engineering and finance teams to translate business objectives into actionable programs that improve Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.

This position is based onsite in North Haven CT working standard business hours five days per week. Travel requirements are expected to be minimal and primarily site-based unless otherwise specified.

The Manufacturing Program Manager provides leadership for operational excellence initiatives that improve manufacturing performance optimize resource utilization and support achievement of business objectives. This role combines manufacturing operations leadership program management analytics and financial decision-making to identify improvement opportunities drive execution of strategic priorities and deliver sustainable operational results across the site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and execution of operational excellence initiatives that improve Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) performance.
• Translate site and business objectives into actionable programs projects and performance improvement plans.
• Prioritize production activities and schedules based on product introductions manufacturing capacity equipment performance and material availability.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align resources remove barriers and accelerate execution of key manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop and monitor operational metrics analytics and performance reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage production-related budgets and provide recommendations regarding capital investments labor planning and resource allocation.
• Develop staffing plans workforce requirements and organizational capabilities to support current and future operational needs.
• Drive continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency quality productivity and cost performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of manufacturing operations program management or continuous improvement experience; or Advanced degree and 3 years of manufacturing operations program management or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects programs or operational improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing data analytics and performance metrics to drive operational decision-making and business results.
• Experience managing production operational or functional resources including budgets staffing plans or capital investment recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device pharmaceutical aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement or operational excellence methodologies to improve business performance.
• Knowledge of machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience developing and presenting operational financial and performance analyses to leadership teams.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems data analysis tools and productivity software applications.

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.

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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):$108800.00 - $163200.00

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 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.

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