We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Oct 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. About the Role This is a senior individual-contributor Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt role focused on leading complex manufacturing improvement work with significant autonomy and cross-functional influence. The role is responsible for delivering measurable savings and operational improvements through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, flow, pull, line balancing, standard work, statistical analysis, capacity modeling and process simulation. It also includes coaching teams, sustaining improvements through management systems, and using tools such as Minitab, Power BI, automation and AI-enabled analytics. The ideal candidate is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 7+ years of experience, strong hands-on Lean manufacturing capability, proven financial results, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to lead major projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Simulation experience is strongly preferred; AI/digital experience is preferred. This role is full-time on-site in Northridge, CA. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other Operational Excellence methodologies. Leads large, complex improvement projects that deliver measurable financial and operational results, including Labor, Scrap/MUV and Burden savings. Plans and facilitates Kaizen events and rapid-improvement activities from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment. Applies Lean methods including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, visual management, line balancing, flow, pull systems, production leveling, takt-time analysis and waste elimination. Leads current-state and future-state analysis of manufacturing processes, material flow and information flow and translates findings into executable improvement plans. Applies statistical analysis, data analytics and digital tools to identify opportunities, understand process variation and support fact-based decision making. Uses capacity analysis, process modeling and simulation tools to evaluate manufacturing scenarios, staffing, layouts, material flow and production-system performance. Establishes performance metrics, control plans and management systems to measure results and sustain improvements. Facilitates and coaches cross-functional teams and builds Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving capability across the organization. Partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and other functions to prioritize and execute improvement opportunities. Identifies opportunities to leverage automation, AI-enabled tools and other emerging technologies to improve productivity, analysis and operational decision making. Supports Operational Excellence governance, project reviews, communications, training and certification activities. Must Have To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a recognized organization is required. Experience leading complex Lean Six Sigma projects with measurable financial and operational results is required. Experience leading Kaizen events and implementing sustainable Lean improvements is required. Lean manufacturing, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, line balancing, flow, pull systems, production leveling and visual management is required. Experience in applying statistical analysis, data visualization and analytical tools to process improvement is required. Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab or equivalent is required. Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or equivalent is required. Experience with manufacturing capacity analysis, material-flow analysis, line design and production-system optimization is required. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority is required. Nice to Have Experience with process simulation, capacity modeling or manufacturing-system modeling tools is strongly preferred. Experience applying AI-enabled analytics, generative AI, automation or other emerging digital technologies to manufacturing or business-process improvement is strongly preferred. #BetterDaysStartNow 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. Benefits & Compensation MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI). At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico. For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below. MiniMed Benefits Overview About MiniMed MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here. It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed 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. MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always-on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people-first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career-building resources you might need. Our life-transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day-to-day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting-edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today. It is the policy of MiniMed 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, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status.

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