Operation Excellence Technician I- 1st Shift
Medtronic · Plymouth, MN
Manufacturing OperationsFull-time$44k–$66kCompany career page
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Role summary
Medtronic seeks an Operational Excellence Technician I to support manufacturing improvement initiatives at its Plymouth facility. The role applies lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and operational performance in a medical device manufacturing environment.
What they're looking for
- No minimum technical experience or education requirement
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies
- Understanding of 5S principles, visual management, and lean waste concepts
- Experience conducting cycle time studies or process analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at time of hire
What you'll be doing
- Deploy and sustain lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S and visual management systems
- Conduct cycle time studies, work observations, and process analysis to identify improvements
- Participate in kaizen events and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing floor
- Install, repair, maintain, and upgrade manufacturing aids and production infrastructure
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement and sustain improvements
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