Director-One Best Way, Global Distribution and Logistics

Company:  Medtronic
Location: Minneapolis
Closing Date: 31/10/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Careers that Change Lives

Join our Global Operations & Supply Chain team as the Director-One Best Way, Global Supply Chain and Logistics in our global Distribution Center network. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of the One Best Way methodology across our distribution centers worldwide. You will utilize your strong expertise in Lean principles, familiarity with Toyota Production System or similar Lean ecosystems, and a proven track record of implementing process improvements and One Best Way standardization in logistic or manufacturing environments. As the Director, you will oversee the integration of processes, people, and data systems to drive efficiency, productivity, and standardization throughout the network, contributing to our continuous improvement journey and your own professional growth.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader growing daily. You can be proud to be a part of technologies rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.

A Day in the Life

As the Director-One Best Way, you will lead the implementation of the One Best Way methodology across the global Distribution Center network. You will:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively integrate processes, people, and data systems.
  • Utilize Lean and Toyota Production System principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Implement standardized processes and procedures to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
  • Conduct value stream analysis to identify opportunities for optimization and waste reduction.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and achieve productivity goals.
  • Work closely with third-party logistics providers (3PL) to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  • Utilize your strong influencing skills to ensure 3PL collaboration.
  • Lead change management initiatives to drive the adoption of new processes and methodologies across DCs worldwide.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience implementing the One Best Way methodology in a logistic or manufacturing environment with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience implementing the One Best Way methodology in a logistic or manufacturing environment with 7+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have

  • Strong knowledge of Lean principles, the Toyota Production System, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with SAP and warehouse management systems (WMS) and a strong understanding of distribution center systems.
  • Experience implementing and optimizing logistics technology within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PL).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and drive organizational transformation.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership skills, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve goals and drive results.
  • Experience working in matrixed teams responsible for influencing and communicating at all organizational levels.
  • Experience in medical devices or other regulated industry.
  • Knowledge of global functional annual operating plan planning and Non-GAAP financial modeling.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

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.

Additional Information

  • Posting Date: May 22, 2024
  • Travel: Yes, < 50 % of the Time
  • Salary Min: 158,800
  • Salary Max: 238,200
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