At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the LifeThe Site OpEx Leader will be responsible for driving Operational Excellence initiatives at our Ho Chi Minh City site. This role will focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing overall operational performance through the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive and manage site-level continuous improvement projects to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement MPS: Develop, implement, and sustain the Medtronic Performance System (MPS) to ensure consistent application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across the site.
- Conduct regular site assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitate training and development programs to build OpEx capabilities within the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of OpEx initiatives.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact of OpEx projects.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the site.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or related roles.
- Proven experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Black Belt certification preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Site Leader / Plant Manager
- Direct Reports: None initially but may include OpEx Specialists or Analysts as the program grows.
Goals and Objectives:
- Achieve measurable improvements in operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Develop a sustainable OpEx culture within the site.
- Ensure successful implementation of Lean and Six Sigma projects.
- Enhance employee engagement and capability in operational excellence practices.
Other Details:
- Travel: International travel required.
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions.
Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year.
To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
