Senior Lean Sigma Program Manager - Tempe, AZ
$142,400–$213,600 year
On-siteTempe, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Deploy the "1 Best Way" in alignment with the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) and own the programmatic savings program delivering labor, burden, and material usage variances. Collaborate with cross-functional factory leaders to develop lean transformation strategies and train/coach Yellow and Green Belts. Define, design, and implement continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean Six Sigma and A3/DMAIC methodologies to accelerate results across Zero Loss, Strategy, Innovation, Value Stream, Maintenance, and Improvement Excellence initiatives. Establish operating mechanisms to track progress toward best-in-class safety, quality, service, and cost performance. Located onsite at Medtronic's Tempe, AZ manufacturing site with less than 25% periodic travel to suppliers or facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Lean Sigma Black Belt certification
- Equivalent to Lean Sigma Black Belt certification
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
- Degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) for Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States
- Regularly required to be independently mobile
- Required to interact with a computer
- Required to communicate with peers and co-workers
- Onsite 5 days per week
- Less than 25% travel to suppliers or Medtronic facilities
Desired Qualifications
- PMP (PMI) certification
- Master Black Belt certification
- Comparable training and experience to Master Black Belt
- Proven success leading and coaching Lean transformations, continuous improvement programs, and organizational change initiatives within manufacturing environments
- Expertise in deploying process improvement strategies aligned with business objectives, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, value stream analysis, and operational excellence frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and provide candid feedback to stakeholders at all levels while driving engagement and accountability
- Strong operational and cross-functional business acumen, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities in the Gemba and optimize interconnected processes
- Track record of delivering measurable business results through continuous improvement, maintenance excellence, and capability-building programs
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