Senior Production 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 Position:

The Sr. Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production activities within a designated area or department. They will lead a team of production personnel, ensure adherence to quality standards, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of production personnel, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Coordinate and prioritize production activities to meet production schedules and customer demands
• Monitor and analyze production metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production issues and minimize downtime
• Utilize lean tools such as PDCA (A3), Value Stream Map, and kaizen to initiate and implement process improvements
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and blueprinting requirements for the development or updates of business systems
• Review, approve, and create engineering change orders (ECOs) to determine their impact on manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements, including CFR and ISO standards, and actively participate in CAPA/CPIP and ARF activities
• Lead cross-functional projects, set goals, and drive meetings to achieve desired outcomes
• Analyze manufacturing metrics, identify trends, and escalate or drive issue resolution as needed
• Perform capacity analysis and create accurate production plans to meet demand requirements
• Create and communicate goals effectively, motivate the team, and recognize outstanding performance
• Identify and develop emerging leaders, mentor individuals, and promote individual growth through individual development plans (IDPs)
• Promote individual responsibility and fast decision-making aligned with business needs and priorities
• Share past experiences and lessons learned, implement corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Engineering and Quality, to resolve production issues and implement process enhancements

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of 2 years as a Production Supervisor and meet the requirements above in roles and responsibilities
• Advanced degree (e.g., Masters or PhD) can contribute to years of experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and MRP systems
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

This job is On-site in Sunnyvale, CA, 5 days weekly.

Additional Information

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