Intuitive · 1 week ago
Production Supervisor I
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $126K/yrIntuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care. The Production Supervisor I will achieve team performance goals for production, including efficiency and quality metrics, while conducting root cause analysis and participating in lean initiatives.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
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
Qualification
Required
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
Superb communication skills, including written and verbal instruction
Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-focused work environment
Preferred
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
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
Founded in 1995
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
Recent News
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