Manufacturing Director

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The Manufacturing Operations function is responsible for leading production activities that support the efficient manufacture of medical technologies while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The organization drives operational excellence through production planning, workforce leadership, resource optimization, quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable product supply and business performance.
This position is based in Villalba, Puerto Rico and follows an onsite work model.
The Manufacturing Director is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, service, and financial objectives. This role leads multiple production functions, develops organizational capability, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement to support business growth and operational excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance objectives.
Develop and execute operational strategies to meet production goals and business requirements.
Direct production planning and scheduling activities based on product demand, equipment efficiency, and material availability.
Manage departmental budgets and provide recommendations for capital expenditures and labor investments.
Lead workforce planning activities, including staffing strategies and manpower requirements.
Develop, coach, and retain manufacturing leaders and employees to build organizational capability.
Utilize operational metrics and data analysis to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience OR advanced degree and 8+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Experience leading manufacturing operations and production teams.
Experience managing production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Experience managing operational, quality, and financial performance.
Experience in Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing large manufacturing organizations in a regulated industry.
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, workforce planning, resource allocation, and business trade-offs.
Proven experience establishing and executing strategic cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable improvements across Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost (SQSC).
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into executable plans, measurable goals, and sustainable results.
Experience sustaining legacy products and manufacturing operations while successfully introducing new products, technologies, and/or manufacturing capabilities.
Demonstrated success developing high-performing teams, building leadership capability, and strengthening succession pipelines.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment without direct authority.
Experience operating effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, enterprise mindset, decision quality, change leadership, stakeholder influence, and talent development.
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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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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.
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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan