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Job Description
Sr Manufacturing Site Director - Ciudad Juárez, MEX
Location: El Paso, Texas, United States of America · Onsite
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Sep 2026
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
A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.The Senior Manufacturing Site Director | Juarez, MEX is responsible for leading the Juarez manufacturing site to maintain, innovate and improve upon employee safety, product quality, product delivery, operating cost, inclusion, and engagement. This position leads a team responsible for the manufacturing of molded products used in acute care monitoring. This position partners with leaders from two operating units and several manufacturing functions. This position drives a lean mindset, leading transformation and continuous improvement of business performance through accountability across multiple functional teams in support of the people, culture, and strategy for the manufacturing site, operating units, and manufacturing platform. This position reports to the Global VP, Manufacturing, for the West/Mexico Region.
At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.
This position is on-site at the Medtronic Manufacturing Facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, 5 days/week.
The Senior Manufacturing Site Director is responsible for establishing cost objectives, capacity planning, attainment of production schedules, productivity and efficiency improvements, quality and safety objectives and the development and management of annual budgets and financial performance.
This position is based in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and is an on-site position, though the selected candidate may reside in the greater El Paso / Juarez Mexico area based upon work status. You must currently have work status in Mexico or be eligible upon hire.
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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.
Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.
Develop, implement, and execute, comprehensive operations strategies that assure success of the organization and accountability for safety, quality, production, cost, and people.
Key Responsibilities as the Senior Manufacturing Site Director are:
You will lead a 24/7 cross functional manufacturing operation focused on building and supporting production of molded products for acute care monitoring.
Lead a staff of 9 (5 direct reports and 4 matrix staff leaders) and a workforce of approximately 1800 employees.
Plan and administer budgets, including making budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
Employ lean concepts and techniques, working closely with production leadership and Operational Excellence (OpEx) to allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
Implement quality improvement, cost reduction, waste reduction, and productivity improvement programs to ensure attainment of key performance metrics and sustainable performance improvements.
Participate in company-wide initiatives to determine One Best Way practices and subsequent local implementation to improve business processes.
Represent Medtronic in the community and in professional organizations at a local or regional level.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements and your permanent address are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant manufacturing management experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant manufacturing management experience with 10 years of managerial experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) – fluency in both languages required (spoken and written).
Nice to Have
Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences.
Medical Device Manufacturing experience.
Breadth of background across numerous roles/functions within Manufacturing and Supply Chain with demonstrated success in each area.
DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.
Plant manager experience in a large manufacturing facility
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems
Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully execute a strategy
Proven track record of building organizational capability and talent
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in a matrix organization
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
Experience in leading large-scale change management.
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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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
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.
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. 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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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.
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