Senior Manufacturing Manager - Fort Worth, Texas

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Jan 2026

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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 January 2026.

Are you a hands‑on leader who thrives in fast‑paced production environments? We’re looking for a Senior Manufacturing Manager to join our Fort Worth site and help drive operational success. In this role, you’ll oversee daily production activities, focusing on achieving goals for quality, cost, and efficiency while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll play an important role in planning resources, optimizing processes, and guiding your team to meet business objectives.

As a Senior Manufacturing Manager in our site in Fort Worth, Texas, you’ll lead a talented team, tackle production challenges, and look for ways to make operations run smoother and smarter. With your knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, data analysis, and quality systems, you’ll identify opportunities to boost productivity and streamline workflows. Collaboration and communication will be key, as you work closely with cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals.

This is a great opportunity to make an impact while contributing to meaningful work that improves lives.

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.

• Walk and check the flow of the value stream daily.

• Employ lean concepts and techniques, working closely with production leadership and OpEx to improve productivity and efficiency.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience

OR

• An advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.

• Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences.

• Medical Device Manufacturing experience within a cleanroom environment.

• DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.

• Demonstrated use of Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve results.

• Inclusive leader, who builds trust and demonstrates genuine care for people, respecting their unique differences.

• Ability to lead teams as well as be a team member, develop talent and hold people accountable to specific time bound objectives

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience delivering performance coaching and discipline to direct reports.

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:
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