Production Group Lead 4 2nd Shift
About the job
- Requires 5+ years of related experience.
- Proven experience of 3–5 years in Quality within a regulated industry such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals is required for this role.
- Candidates below Principal level must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
- Lead production team work processes, equipment testing, manufacturing, disassembly, and reassembly as assigned by the supervisor.
- Prioritize use of operators according to the build schedule.
- Communicate process issues and provide status updates to the team supervisor.
- Coach operators and assemblers on production and problem-solving skills, performing technical review and machinery setup and breakdown as needed.
- Ensure company quality and safety standards are upheld.
- Prior quality or inspection experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to train others on inspections for which the candidate is signed off.
- Excellent knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Prior medical device experience.
- Experience in a clean room environment.
- Experience handling and inspecting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we act boldly, compete to win, move with speed, foster belonging, and deliver results—the right way. This is the Medtronic Mindset, defining how we work and what we value. Our brand is rooted in action, and every team member plays a vital role in bringing our culture to life.We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide.
We bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include thefollowingand other duties may be assigned.
Leads productionteam workprocess, equipment testing, manufacturing, disassembly, andreassembly asassigned by supervisor.
Prioritizes use of operators according to build schedule.
Communicates process issues and provides status updates to teamsupervisor.
Coachesoperators/assemblers on production andproblem solvingskills, performing technical review and machinery setup/breakdown as needed.
Ensures Medtronic company quality and safety standards are upheld.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Requires 5+ years of related experience
Nice to Have:
Prior quality/inspection experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to train others on inspections that you are signed off on
Excellent in Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Demonstrated ability to train others on inspections that you are signed off on
Proven experience of 3-5 years in Quality within a regulated industry such as medical devices or Pharma is required for this role.
An ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a history of strong teamwork, be proficient in problem resolution and skilled in both written and verbal communication.
Prior medical device experience.
Excellent qualitystandards.
Experience in a clean room environment.
Experience with handling and inspecting PCBAs
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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the company
Medtronic makes medical devices and therapies to treat chronic diseases, including implantables, sensors, and diabetes management tools. Its devices interact with the body to regulate or monitor functions, such as pacemakers delivering heart stimulation and neuromodulation devices sending electrical signals. The company differentiates itself through a long history of device development and a broad portfolio, expanded via acquisitions to access new technologies and markets. Its goal is to improve patient health outcomes by providing integrated medical technologies that help manage chronic conditions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fridley, Minnesota
Founded
1949
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What believers are saying
- Sept. 23, 2026 fiscal Q1 organic revenue rose 13.7%, led by Cardiac Ablation Solutions.
- Sept. 30, 2026 Affera clearances deepen Medtronic's edge in pulsed field ablation.
- Sept. 14, 2026 MiniMed exchange offer advances portfolio simplification and capital redeployment.
What critics are saying
- July 15, 2026 Bio-Medicus recall exposed packaging failures in a high-risk perfusion product.
- Medtronic spinal cord stimulator cases remain individual, and Schiltz's July 14, 2026 order tightens deadlines.
- MiniMed separation still consumes management attention, and a weak public debut pressures execution through 2027.
What makes Medtronic unique
- Sep 30, 2026 Prism-2 software tightly links Medtronic catheters, mapping, and PFA therapy.
- Sept. 16, 2026 Hugo gained LigaSure robotic clearance, building a multi-platform surgical stack.
- Oct. 1, 2026 Altaviva and Symplicity earned Category I CPT codes, accelerating reimbursement.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
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