Production Manager

Primary Function of Position:

This is a critical operations management role leading the manufacturing team producing our Single Port System. This is a fast-paced environment focused on Sustaining Manufacturing and New Product Introductions; the goals will include various metrics such as Output Efficiency Yield Defects/Unit Workmanship Quality Scrap and Direct Labor Costs. This position will be responsible for personnel management weekly achievement of goals and strategic planning for Systems production.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Establish aggressive quarterly departmental goals develop and drive programs to achieve them
• Drive improvements in safety production quality cost and delivery
• Allocate resources appropriately to achieve departmental priorities
• Work effectively with other departments to ensure that the production area has all of the necessary inputs in place in order to achieve the desired production outputs
• Report to senior management on the status of the production process
• Develop leadership personnel within the department in order to enable future departmental and company growth Establish and drive Lean Manufacturing practices within the department
• Establish and enforce Lean Manufacturing practices within the department
• Establish and enforce Lean Manufacturing practices within the department
• Write and conduct formal annual performance reviews for staff Maintain compliance within the department to all applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance within the department to company safety policies
• Develop and manage departmental budget
• Collaborate cross functionally with Mfg Engineering Quality Supply Chain and other support teams to achieve goals
• Manage and suppport Mfg team for Mfg activities on New Product Development programs including participation in DFx Line set up and Process optimization
• Analyze metrics produced from Data Analytics teams to set goals and drive actions with Mfg and support teams.

Qualifications :

Skills Experience Education & Training:

• Education and/or Experience: Minimum Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Industrial Technology Mechanical Engineering Production Operations Management or related fields and 10 years of applicable work experience including at least 3 years of previous supervisory or management experience
• Experience in the medical device industry is preferred
• Exceptional working knowledge of lean manufacturing DFT and quality techniques
• Proficient in the use of personal computers to perform daily work
• Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and MRP systems
• SAP and Agile experience preferred
• Superb communication skills including written and verbal instruction
• The ideal candidate will have a love for 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 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 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.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

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 compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time