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Sr Operational Excellence Manager - Danvers, MA
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Cost Excellence Program Manager” (Logisticians) in MA: $122k–$122k, median $122k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Oct 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 Join Medtronic in the Danvers, Massachusetts site —a dynamic hub supporting the Cardiovascular and Neuroscience portfolios, with core capabilities in high value assembly, polymer extrusion, braiding, molding, and new product and process development. As a Senior Lean Sigma Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Medtronic’s mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for patients around the world. Here, bold leadership isn’t just an aspiration—it’s how we partner across the industry to take on systemic healthcare challenges with clarity and conviction. If you’re motivated by complex challenges, energized by innovation, and passionate about making a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the next generation of life changing medical technology. At Medtronic Danvers, your work will influence the future of healthcare and improve patients’ lives every single second. We invite you to join our team and leave your mark on a healthier world. The Danvers facility is a cornerstone of Medtronic’s Cardiovascular and Neuroscience businesses, supporting 11 of the 16 Operating Units in Medtronic. Danvers is also a vertically integrated supplier to many of the Medtronic facilities around the world. As the Senior Lean Sigma Manager you will be responsible for the planning and execution of strategic Lean Sigma improvement projects. In person collaboration is essential to our work. We operate onsite five days a week to foster professional growth, strengthen cross functional partnerships, and accelerate our ability to engineer the extraordinary. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. • Develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives utilizing Six Sigma methodologies. • Defines, designs and implements continuous improvement programs to ensure programs are integrated vertically and horizontally across the organization. • Defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies. • Analyzes improvement programs and potential results. • Facilitates and coaches improvement teams. • Establishes and maintains performance metrics to measure program success. • Installs process excellence supports for program governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications and rewards. Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. • Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in Business Operations, Plant Manufacturing, and/or Engineering OR advanced degree and 5+ years relevant of experience • Certified: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Preferred Qualifications • Strong background in holistic operational excellence structures (TPM, BPM, DBS, TPS, etc.) and the associated tools/techniques. • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. • Experience building strategic roadmaps. • Ability to influence others. • Solid change management, coaching, and mentoring experience. • Project management skills with good time management, client relationship management, conflict resolution, training facilitation, and administrative skills. • Experience with establishing Voice of Oper