Production Manager

Primary Function of Position

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
• 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.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training

• Education and/or Experience: Minimum Bachelor's 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
• 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.
• 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 employees who 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 government’s 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 employee’s start 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.
• 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.
• This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
• 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.