Manufacturing Supervisor, Second Shift - Eatontown, NJ

Medtronic•Eatontown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Life Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Management Skills: Management of Financial and Material Resources, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Collaboration and Productivity Software, Effective Communication Skills. Functional Skills: Machining and Manufacturing Technologies, Proficient computer skills, Data Science and Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and continued improvement, Managing Quality. A key responsibility of roles in this career stream is managing people, which includes: Accountability for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting/exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives. Providing leadership to staff, ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department-level initiatives (defining performance goals and targets). Conducting performance reviews and 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts. Managing toward departmental goals. Differentiating Factors Autonomy Supervises team members providing tactical and/or technical supervision. Spends a portion of time performing individual tasks. Receives assignments in task-oriented terms and delivers results according to established procedures. Organizational Impact Plans operational objectives for a team of support personnel, typically within one department. Decisions impact team schedules or the allocation of time or material resources. Typically does not have budget or P&L accountability but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget (for example, overtime for staff). Innovation and Complexity Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and day-to-day department processes. Problems and issues faced are generally defined and may require understanding of broader sets of issues. Communication and Influence Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors. Shares and exchanges relevant information to reach solutions. Typically presenting information and exchanging information. Leadership and Talent Management Supervises a team consisting of employees in the Support career stream only, such as production, technician, or clerical individual contributors (a first-level supervisor). Provides day-to-day work direction for the team, focused on maintaining steady workflow, resource allocation and productivity. Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Requirements

Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent
1+ year of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production management principles to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and adjust production schedules based on demand, equipment performance, and material availability.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality management practices in a regulated environment.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop frontline manufacturing employees, including setting expectations and managing performance.
Skill in workforce planning and daily resource allocation to maintain steady workflow and productivity.
Ability to analyze production and operational data to identify issues, drive improvements, and support decision‑making.
Basic financial and business acumen to manage labor utilization and day‑to-day budget considerations.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross‑functional partners, customers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
Plans and administers procedures and budgets.
Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
Accountability for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting/exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives.
Providing leadership to staff, ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department-level initiatives (defining performance goals and targets).
Conducting performance reviews and 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts.
Managing toward departmental goals.
Supervises team members providing tactical and/or technical supervision.
Spends a portion of time performing individual tasks.
Plans operational objectives for a team of support personnel, typically within one department.
Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and day-to-day department processes.
Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors.
Shares and exchanges relevant information to reach solutions.
Supervises a team consisting of employees in the Support career stream only, such as production, technician, or clerical individual contributors (a first-level supervisor).
Provides day-to-day work direction for the team, focused on maintaining steady workflow, resource allocation and productivity.
Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Benefits

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.
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)