Production Supervisor I

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Achieve team performance goals for Production which will include efficiency, FPY, hours accuracy, scrap, time lost accuracy, DHR accuracy, and first pass cycle count.

Roles and 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.

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

• Superb communication skills, including written and verbal instruction.

• Ability to work in 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.

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. 

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: d244e8f3-7b33-49a5-9265-f503709f8bb9

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-08T00:02:04