Production Manager
Core
Lead a functional team to achieve production area performance goals including safety, efficiency, and quality metrics in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC production manager (medical device manufacturing)
Builds
Production output and operational efficiency for Intuitive Surgical's robotic-assisted surgery devices
Domain
Medical device industry + Manufacturing operations
Required skills
People management and development, Lean Manufacturing (Green Belt), Manufacturing process knowledge, Budget management, SIOP process, Performance review execution, Conflict resolution, Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, High-volume manufacturing experience, SAP and MRP systems proficiency, Agile experience
Technologies
SAP, MRP systems, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Hire, onboard, train, and manage direct reports; Enforce discipline and follow up on low performance; Ensure completion of EHS and Quality System training; Drive culture strategy and consolidate survey action plans; Own production metrics and coordinate actions to ensure KPI goals; Generate production reports and update manufacturing process instructions; Review and approve ECOs; Support process validations and line transfers; Resolve daily production issues and support layered audits; Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives; Review and disposition discrepant material; Assist in budget spending and purchase requisitions; Support SIOP process for production planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC