Production Supervisor, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Achieve team performance goals for Production which will include: efficiency, FPY, hours accuracy, scrap, time lost accuracy, DHR accuracy, and first pass cycle count.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct root cause analysis autonomously.
Participate in lean initiatives and implement changes with guidance.
Learn and become proficient in SAP and Agile (including generating ECOs and Deviations).
Review/approve ECOs, assess manufacturing impact, and use Microsoft Office and MRP systems for data reporting.
Understand quality systems and ensure compliance during internal/external audits.
Participate in cross-functional projects, coordinating tasks with some oversight.
Plan individual tasks, use project management tools, and create task implementation plans with direction.
Review and present manufacturing and quality metrics, escalating when necessary.
Set and communicate goals with some mentorship, aligning team goals with corporate priorities, and recognize outstanding performance.
Identify and escalate conflicts with mentorship, learning to spot early indicators.
Identify team stars, create development plans with mentorship, and set effective personal goals.
Make efficient recommendations with minimal oversight, understanding the reasons and priorities behind projects.
Mitigate risks by reviewing lessons learned and similar projects.
Advise peers and drive project teams, execute improvements, and present effectively to management.

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of the PDCA cycle and other advanced lean tools.
Ability to implement visual displays, 5s, TPM, Kanban, CI, and COMMWIP with minimal guidance.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DFT, and 6 Sigma.
Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and MRP systems (SAP is preferred).
Proven experience with people management, conflict resolution and risk management.
Experience with non-conformance investigations and ECO's.
Experience in the medical device industry is preferred, specifically in the area of high volume instrument manufacturing.
Experience with New Product Introductions is preferred.
Agile experience is preferred.
Superb communication skills, including written and verbal instruction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-focused work environment.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

Base Salary Range Region 1: $84,100 USD - $121,000 USD
Base Salary Range Region 2: $71,400 USD - $102,800 USD
Shift: Day
Travel: 10% of the time
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.