Senior Technical Supervisor- 1st Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 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 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.

At Medtronic 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 onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Medtronics OC Campus is looking for a Senior Technical Supervisorfor the Irvine - Toledo part of Medtronics Neuroscience Portfolio Medtronic Neurovascular develops and markets medical technology services and solutions to treat patients afflicted with Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke worldwide.

To drive the synergies across the 4 sites that exist in Orange County under Vascular Therapies Implants and Drug and Chemistry Technologies we are introducing the OC Campus Strategy which will include the harmonization of all Orange County manufacturing campuses including:
Santa Ana Surgical Valve and Transcatheter Valve
Anaheim (Vascular Medcure) Capere Thrombectomy and Embolectomy system
Irvine Stroke/Aneurysm and Embolization
San Juan Capistrano (Avenu) Ellipsis Vascular Access System and Power Controller

The vision of the OC Campus is to accomplish harmonized standards and process amongst the strategic role is responsible for the management of inventory control processes in distribution and third-party logistic operations. Serves as an expert for supply chain logistics in the areas of inventory accuracy trends root-cause analysis and reporting. Manages all regional inventory processes validations reconciliations self-audit schedules and internal training. This position will develop self-audit schedules and train the management staff on timely completion of audits. Maintain effective relationships with Business unit supply chain and Customer service operations to insure effective fulfillment of customer orders. Support management of Medtronics relationship with 3PL providers to ensure accurate and on-time shipment of Medtronic products.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the worlds top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our seeks candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products processes and systems by being accountable having a voice and taking action.

We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems make progress and deliver meaningful innovations.

As theSenior Technical Supervisor- 1st Shift you will lead supervise and direct manufacturing efforts. You will train develop and motivate the workforce toward continuous quality improvement a positive and safe working environment and cost-effective operations.

In this People Management Functional Career Stream You will lead: Technicians Assemblers and Operators in daily Manufacturing Operations.

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

• Responsible to streamline the production cycle of manufacturing process.

• Responsible to minimize process waste remove bottlenecks and minimize cycle times.

• Aim to increasing product flow and lowering costs.

• Plan propose and execute value stream mapping and team-based continuous improvement events to execute process improvements.

• Evaluates continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals quality and cost objectives.

• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction equipment efficiency and materials supply.

• Develop schedules and workforce requirements for assigned areas.

• Plan and administer procedures and budgets.

• Improve schedule linearity reduce cycle times and inventory reduce costs and improve employee satisfaction.

• Participate in performing annual performance reviews pay adjustments and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all direct report employees.

• Deliver performance coaching and discipline to direct reports.

• Monitor product quality react to quality incidents and coordinate corrective actions as necessary.

• Conduct regular and ongoing informational and improvement team meetings.

• Monitor compliance to safety rules work expectations and housekeeping standards.

• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant Medical Device manufacturing and Supervisory experience or a Masters degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant Medical Device manufacturing and Supervisory experience.

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling prioritizing coaching and process execution.

• Bachelors Degree required.

Nice to Have

• BS degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences.

• Masters degree preferred.

• Medical Device Manufacturing Experience.

• Excellent Leadership Skills - leading a workforce of 100 Operators and Technicians on 1st Shift.

• Understanding and experience with:

  • Neurovascular Technologies

  • Molding and Extrusion

  • Heart Ventricular Assistive Devices (HVAD)

• CapEx Leadership experience.

• Extensive experience conducting Kaizen events and Gemba Walks.

• The incumbent should be technically competent and able to provide clear direction to Operators and Technicians.

• Previous Medtronic and/or Medical Device experience is helpful.

• DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.

• Experience utilizing the following: SAP Agile documentation system and Trackwise CAPA system

• Shift scheduling and Kronos experience is helpful.

• Experience with interviewing hiring and training Operators and Technicians.

• Manufacturing Management experience within a controlled and regulated industry.

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of people.

• Good writing and documentation skills.

• Good organizational andverbal communication skills.

• Personal computer skills in a variety of software programs such as Excel PowerPoint Visio inventory management system and manufacturing execution systems that support the manufacturing environment.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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):$89600.00 - $134400.00

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

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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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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