Operations Team Lead
We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For:
As a key member of the Operations team, the Operations Team Lead will support both the Logistics and Production teams by overseeing daily operational activities and providing hands-on direction and guidance. This role ensures efficient workflow across warehouse, kitting/assembly, and production areas, maintaining accuracy, safety, and compliance. This is a first shift position initially located in Minnetonka, with occasional travel to Plymouth until the transition to Maple Grove by end of 2026.
About the Role:
- Provide direction, support and timely communication to team members and leadership, assigning operational and productions tasks based on daily priorities.
- Oversee picking, staging, and delivery of materials to production lines or internal customers, maintaining accurate inventory records in SAP, including daily/weekly cycle counts.
- Communicate production or operational issues promptly to minimize impact on output and provide daily line performance summaries.
- Support training of new team members based on documented procedures.
- Complete required production records, metrics, and forms in QMS, SAP, Excel or other applicable systems; maintain and update visual management tools.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and quality system requirements.
- Perform standard maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and upkeep of laboratory instruments; ensure work areas, labs, and retain areas remain organized and compliant.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues using effective communication and problem-solving skills; identify and escalate nonconformities or unusual conditions immediately.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required, technical or vocational certification preferred
- 3+ years' experience in warehouse, production or manufacturing environments, with medical device industry and previous leadership experience preferred
- Ability to travel to multiple Minnesota locations with reasonable notice
- Basic computer skills required, experience with SAP and Microsoft Office preferred
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs intermittently, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work at table heights of 30"-40"
Why Laborie:
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
- Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level
Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.