Warehouse Supervisor

Primary Function of Position

We are looking for a hands-on leader to invest in and to grow our material handling team to the next level. This includes coaching encouraging and empowering the team as well as working side-by-side with them in a cold chain environment. Key team tasks and metrics include receiving put away picking material supply and inventory accuracy. This position is responsible for oversight of personnel administration of the raw material and sub-assembly warehouse operations 5S safety inventory accuracy and internal material replenishment processes. There is a strong focus on continuous improvement in the role.

Essential Job Duties

• Hire train develop and motivate warehouse personnel to follow procedures meet high level quality standards production schedules operations dept goals and productivity requirements.
• Make sure current processes are properly documented and drive process improvement and simplification.
• Ensure freezers dry goods warehouse and work area are maintained to 5S standards and FIFO is adhered to with all material movements.
• Continuously perform gap analysis on documents related to warehouse operations such as SOP DOP WI VA and update as required
• Work with Inventory Control to analyze and correct issues related to storage quantities and inventory discrepancies.
• Provide vision and direction to team and drive training to Lean Material flow practices.
• Ensure that optimal inventory levels of commodities are maintained to meet production requirements.
• Ensure that company procedures including APHIS requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Responsible for managing employee training record completion and status.
• Evaluate and provide annual performance feedback to direct reports along with interim counseling to ensure performance criteria are being met.
• Implement Short-Term Problem Containment and Long-Term Corrective Action for warehouse issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of current systems and processes and work closely with production planning and management to optimize the value stream opportunities.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum AA BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in managing warehouse activities and material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems preferably SAP and Agile.
• Proven track record of being an effective people leader and leading/growing highly functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Kanban systems and other Lean material flow practices.
• Ability to provide positive direction by encouraging peers to have a commitment to high standards of quality and performance.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manages task breakdown helps keep individual contributors on task player-coach ability to step in and perform hard tasks.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems processes and root cause analysis.
• Expert knowledge of safety requirements and material handling equipment operation.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience supervising teams of technician/material handler level employees
• Experience in the medical device industry (or other regulated industry) is preferred
• Manufacturing Experience: 7 years
• LSS Green or Black Belt preferred
• The ideal candidate will have a love for a fast-paced and multi-focused work environment
• Go get it can do attitude

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.

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. 

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact People Services at

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