Principal Business / Manufacturing Process Improvement Analyst

Careers that Change Lives

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS / MANUFACTURING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST – MYSTIC, CT

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

This role will be responsible to develop, advocate and enable the tools and methodologies to drive Medtronic process excellence throughout the Mystic, CT manufacturing facility. These tools may include, but are not limited to, Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management and other Improvement techniques.

• Leads and mentors Lean Sigma teams/ projects across Medtronic.
• Plans, supports, and provides training to others in the Lean Sigma methodology.  

The Mystic facility supports manufacturing for surgical devices used in Medtronic's Diabetes and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Operating Units.  

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.  Visit Medtronic Diabetes to see an overview of the products in our Diabetes product portfolio. 

The Ear, Nose, and Throat Operating Unit is a global leader and trusted partner for innovative ENT solutions that improve patient access, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. We partner with the ENT community to understand the needs of customers and patients, delivering solutions that improve lives as we embody a culture of accountability and trust.  Over the past 20 years, we have become the global market leader in three key segments – image-guided surgery, intraoperative nerve monitoring, and powered surgical instruments. We continue to launch valuable ENT solutions in these areas as well as tissue health and balloon sinus dilation.

Medtronic rewards you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare.  To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result — and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.  To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic  Click Here

A Day in the Life

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

• Plan, perform and implement process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
• Diagram and evaluate existing processes.
• Organize, lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Collect data to identify root cause of problems.
• Measure performance against process requirements.
• Align improvement to performance shortfalls.
• Provide consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
• May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control.
• Survey and analyze best practices for techniques and processes.
• Communicate team progress.
• Perform cost and benefit analyses.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

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

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of Business Process Analysis, Manufacturing OpEx or Project Management experience, or advanced degree with 5 years of Business Process Analysis, Manufacturing OpEx or Project Management experience.

Nice to Have

• BS/BA degree in Business Management, Engineering, or other related field of study with a minimum of 10 years of business operations and/or plant manufacturing or engineering experience which included 5 years of demonstrated process improvement program success.   
• Certified Black Belt or Master Black Belt
• Advanced Degree
• Solid understanding of Engineering, Project Management, Lean Principles, Six Sigma, Financial acumen.  
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
• Medical Device experience.
• Planning and/or project management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills that result in conclusive recommendations.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and database applications.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality results.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical Thinking.
• DMAIC Problem solving.
• Facilitating Kaizen events.
• MOS/COS exposure

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)