Sr. Manager Operational Excellence-Transactional Processes (Global Quality)
$144,800–$217,200 year
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteFull Time$144,800–$217,200 yearSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Job Summary
Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) to support Global Quality operational performance targets. Develop and execute plans delivering annual improvements in process excellence and programmatic savings by partnering with functional teams to eliminate waste and lead value stream transformation. Facilitate strategic kaizen events and teach Lean Six Sigma principles to foster a culture of continuous improvement across prioritized workflows. This remote role within the United States requires 50–75% travel to foster cross-functional collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures
- Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, Business Operations, and/or operational excellence structures
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Willingness and ability to travel 50–75%
- U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience working within a Zero Loss methodology or operating model
- Demonstrated success applying operational excellence principles in transactional environments, driving measurable process improvements, operational efficiencies, and cost savings
- Strong change management capabilities, with proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
- Ability to influence and drive organizational change without direct authority
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate training programs in person and virtually, and to clearly communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong project management skills, including time management, stakeholder and client relationship management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative oversight
- Solid understanding of engineering, project management, and financial principles, with demonstrated experience integrating continuous improvement methodologies to drive business results
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