Senior Manufacturing Supervisor- 2nd Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Sep 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 95,000 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 The Medium Rate Battery area at Medtronic's Brooklyn Center North campus supports the production of implantable batteries used in life-sustaining and life-enhancing medical devices, primarily within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and Neuromodulation portfolios. These batteries are critical components that power implantable devices such as pacemakers, ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators), and neurostimulation therapies. At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 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. The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor is part of the manufacturing operations organization responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient production across high-volume medical device manufacturing. This role leads frontline production teams, supports operational readiness, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with quality, engineering, supply chain, and training functions to achieve production, quality, and cost objectives. This position is based in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and is an onsite role. Daily presence on the manufacturing floor is required to support operations, employee development, and production performance. Primary Responsibilities Lead frontline manufacturing teams to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost performance objectives. Prioritize and execute production schedules based on customer demand, product introductions, equipment capacity, and material availability. Develop staffing plans, manpower requirements, and shift strategies to support changing production needs and operational growth. Coach, develop, and manage supervisors, lead operators, trainers, and production employees to build organizational capability and succession readiness. Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, waste reduction, line balancing, and process stability. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance. Monitor manufacturing metrics and analyze data to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and improve productivity and quality outcomes. Manage departmental budgets and resources, providing recommendations for capital expenditures, labor planning, and operational investments. Required Qualifications High School Diploma 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Experience leading production employees or frontline manufacturing teams in a manufacturing environment. Experience planning production activities, staffing requirements, and resource utilization to meet operational objectives. Experience using computer-based systems and production data to monitor performance and support operational decision-making. Ability to work effectively across functions to support production, quality, and business objectives. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading large frontline manufacturing teams in a highly regulated environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or other high-reliability industries. Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations, including production ramp-ups, new shift implementation, and workforce expansion initiatives. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification or practical experience, with Green Belt certification preferred. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and quality system processes including Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Nonconformance Reports (NCR), and audit support. Experience developing training programs, cross-training strategies, and skill progression models for frontline manufacturing employees. 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. 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