Intuitive · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Manager Operational Excellence – Global Logistics
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The role involves providing leadership in logistics operations, focusing on continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and managing a team to enhance operational excellence in global logistics.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team responsible for executing operational excellence initiatives in Global Logistics, including inbound warehousing, transportation, and finished goods distribution
Allocate resources and provide guidance to team members in performing time studies, creating process maps, and resolving operational bottlenecks for inbound and outbound orders
Oversee and mentor team in conducting data analysis to investigate root causes of compliance, quality, or performance issues and in developing corrective action plans
Direct and coach team members in the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools — such as fishbone diagrams, spaghetti diagrams, and process flow maps—to reduce waste and error-proof logistics processes
Provide leadership and facilitate cross-functional training in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring team members apply continuous improvement principles to logistics operations
Lead the implementation and monitoring of projects to achieve operational improvement goals, such as throughput, accuracy, process controls, ergonomic/layout enhancements, etc
Manage the development and deployment of key operational performance metrics, ensuring the team holds themselves and others accountable to day-to-day performance standards
Guide operations team in growing their knowledge of warehouse operations, continuous improvement fundamentals, and WMS applications
Perform direct operational analyses, process improvements, and hands-on support as needed, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives
Champion large cultural & behavioral change management initiatives impacting 500+ employees, leading by example and fostering a high-performance, continuous improvement culture
Perform other duties as required by the business pertaining to this function, primarily through leading and empowering the team to execute and innovate
Qualification
Required
5+ years of people management experience
Minimum 10 + years of experience working in a warehouse environment
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead operational teams in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess strong organizational skills to meet deadlines, assist staff in prioritizing work and handle multiple projects
Must be able to apply sound judgment and decision-making skills in dealing with a variety of routine issues
Experienced with organizing unstructured data to support proposals or operational plans
Ability to handle conflict well and give positive and negative feedback along with managing performance issues
Experience in leveraging lean process tools such as Six Sigma and 5S
Skilled in MS Office suite, WMS, Access and/or SQL database experience
Bachelor's of Science in an Engineering discipline
Preferred
APICS CLTD, CSCP, CTST, or CPIM certification preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
SAP EWM knowledge preferred
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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