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Warehouse Supervisor

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 the Position

Reporting into the Systems Logistics Manager / Site Leader, the Warehouse Supervisor role is primarily responsible for leading a team of Material Handlers and delivering exceptional performance results related to inventory movements, order processing time and warehouse optimization.  This role will primarily partner with Logistics Coordination teams, as well as sharing best practices across other company warehousing teams.

Essential Job Duties

  • Hire, train, develop and motivate warehouse personnel to follow procedures, maintain high quality standards, uphold inventory accuracy requirements, achieve department goals and drive high productivity
  • Conduct recurring performance reviews for direct reports, supplementing with recurring performance discussions with direct reports to assist their skill development and career progression
  • Create and maintain documented procedures defining Receiving, Material Movement/Storage, Kitting, Shipping, and Labeling
  • Maintain data in compliance with SOX, FDA and regulatory controls including timely and accurate record-keeping for Inventory, Receiving and Shipping transactions
  • Optimize operational efficiency through application of Lean/Six-Sigma methods with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Responsible for short-term problem containment and long-term corrective action for performance or quality-related incidents
  • Support cycle count / inventory accuracy efforts by maintaining good transaction hygiene and well-organized warehouse utilizing 5S/7S ideas

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Manufacturing, Warehousing or Operations, preferably within the Medical Device and/or Large Capital Equipment industries
  • Proficient in the use of computers to perform daily work – including ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, and Agile/PLM tools
  • Ability to move packages weighing up to 25 lbs. (otherwise, use of forklift equipment) 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of kanban systems, WMS, kitting operations, process flow mapping, root cause analysis and problem solving
  • Proven communication skills (written and verbal), and demonstrating high emotional intelligence to work most effectively with teammates, direct reports and cross-functional departments
  • Ability to maintain and provide safe working conditions, which may require partnership with Facilities and Shared Service teams

Required Education and Training

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent applicable work experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Lean / Six-Sigma Fundamentals – preferrable to have Yellow or Green Belt Certification
  • Familiarity with collective software applications (Tableau/Dashboard tools, Box/Smartsheet files)
  • Planning / Budgeting resource requirements (tools, equipment, people, etc)
  • Effective time-management skills to triage task and project completion based on importance and urgency

Working Conditions

  • Ability to move packages weighing up to 25 lbs. (otherwise, use of forklift equipment)
  • Environmental, Health and Safety awareness and capability to support initiatives to maintain and improve workplace conditions
  • Ability to travel between intercampus sites to work directly with cross-functional teams on an as-needed basis

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.

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.

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.

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.

Base Salary Range Region 1: $73,500 USD - $105,700 USD
Base Salary Range Region 2: $62,500 USD - $89,900 USD
Shift: Day
Travel: 10% of the time
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.

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