Production Group Lead IV - Swing Shift

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 The Production Group Lead IV role supports manufacturing operations within Medtronic’s production environment, helping ensure products are assembled, tested, and processed in accordance with established quality, safety, and delivery requirements. This position serves as a key resource on the production floor, coordinating daily activities, supporting operational execution, and providing guidance to production team members. This position is located in Boulder, Colorado and is an onsite role. Team members are expected to work on-site to support manufacturing operations and cross-functional collaboration. This position supports second and third shift manufacturing operations and is scheduled for an 8-hour swing shift with a start time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. No travel is required for this position. The Production Group Lead IV provides day-to-day leadership and technical support for manufacturing operations. This role coordinates production activities, supports equipment and process execution, assists with troubleshooting, and helps ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality and safety standards. The position serves as a resource for operators and assemblers, providing coaching, training, and operational guidance to support efficient production performance across second and third shift operations. Primary Responsibilities Lead daily production activities and coordinate workflow to support manufacturing schedules and operational objectives. Prioritize and allocate operator resources based on production demand, staffing levels, and build schedules. Support manufacturing processes including equipment testing, product assembly, disassembly, reassembly, and related production activities. Monitor production processes and communicate operational issues, risks, and status updates to manufacturing leadership. Coach, train, and provide technical guidance to operators and assemblers on production procedures, equipment usage, and problem-solving techniques. Perform equipment setup, changeovers, breakdown activities, and technical reviews to support production requirements. Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with supervisors to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure adherence to Medtronic quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable manufacturing procedures. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of manufacturing, production, operations, supply chain, or related experience. Experience leading, training, coordinating, or directing the work of production or manufacturing team members. Advanced knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, equipment, systems, and tools. Experience prioritizing work, coordinating resources, and supporting production schedules in a manufacturing environment. Ability to support an 8-hour swing shift schedule with a start time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to provide coverage across second and third shift operations. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving as a team lead, production lead, or informal leader within a manufacturing environment. Experience with equipment setup, changeover, testing, and production support activities. Knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing compliance requirements, and workplace safety standards. Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly controlled industries. 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. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. 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We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$53,600.00 - $80,400.00 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 , and Simple 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) , and Capital 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. 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