Contract Mfg Sr. Manager (Tijuana)

Job Overview

This role involves managing contract manufacturing operations to meet quality, delivery, and cost goals through expertise, collaboration, and process improvements. A bachelor’s degree, relevant manufacturing experience, bilingual English‑Spanish skills, and knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and medical device industry standards are required. Preferred qualifications include extensive medical device experience, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and strong leadership and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of Medtronic’s networked organization to ensure the proper resources are engaged to address issues raised by assigned contract manufacturers.
• Work with the Supply Chain organization and contract manufacturer to prioritize production schedules based on Medtronic needs.
• Setup and maintain Operational Reviews with assigned contract manufacturers.
• Manage & run business activities with Contract Manufacturing operations sites to achieve Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance expectations.
• Coordinate the establishment and tracking of key metrics at the CM (Quality, Delivery & Cost).
• Conduct capacity planning with Contract Manufacturers.
• Provide manufacturing/operations direction for implementation of sourcing & distribution strategies.
• Identify and coordinate process improvement projects that have measurable impact on manufacturing quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Make recommendations on capital expenditures.
• Document contract manufacturers’ cost savings ideas for implementation by Medtronic.
• Assess contract manufacturer’s current state of operations and develop appropriate improvement plans aligned with MPS processes.
• Perform duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or government regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Travel requirement: 25‑30%

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or manufacturing support functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Medical Device Industry standards.
• Experience with Lean Sigma, Six Sigma.
• Program management experience.
• Supplier performance management experience.
• Virtual and matrix management.

Nice to Have

• 10+ years medical device manufacturing experience or contract manufacturing management.
• Experience with project and cost center budgets.
• Integral Collaboration and Engagement experience.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Excellent cross‑functional leadership, cross‑geography & interpersonal skills.
• High customer focus and understanding of customer needs.
• Solid Financials Skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Technically competent and able to provide clear direction to engineers and technicians.

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 others and maintain the posture appropriate for the position.