Intuitive
Healthcare
ShippingSupervisor
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“Shipping Supervisor at Intuitive. Skills: Shipping operations, Team leadership, Process improvement. Lead daily shipping operations. Ensure outbound shipments are safe”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet customer requirements; Meet business requirements; Deliver consistent performance; Deliver high-quality performance
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1–3 years shipping supervisor experience, Working knowledge of shipping operations, Experience tracking operational KPIs, Experience coaching and training staff
What You'll Do.
Lead daily shipping operations
Ensure outbound shipments are safe
Ensure outbound shipments are accurate
Ensure outbound shipments are on time
Ensure compliance with regulations
Supervise shipping personnel
Support training and development
Coordinate shipment planning
Coordinate shipment execution
Maintain shipping documentation
Maintain audit readiness
Monitor operational performance
Resolve shipment issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Manage purchase orders for packaging
Ensure inventory levels
Ensure timely replenishment
Develop resource projections
Develop staffing projections
Track daily shipment activity
Ensure deliveries meet deadlines
Ensure deliveries meet service levels
Address performance concerns
Issue corrective actions
Issue disciplinary actions
Maintain accurate documentation
Measure team performance
Analyze team performance
Report team performance
Drive actions to meet targets
Process payroll for staff
Administer payroll for staff
Ensure payroll accuracy
Ensure timely payroll submission
Monitor operational metrics
Implement corrective actions
Maintain performance against goals
Respond to urgent shipping requests
Respond to changing priorities
Promote collaborative work environment
Strengthen cross-shift cooperation
Strengthen peer cooperation
Follow up on nonconformities
Support investigation activities
Support closure activities
Participate in internal audits
Prepare documentation for audits
Implement corrective actions for audits
Follow up on audit actions
Coordinate shipment planning with departments
Coordinate shipment execution with departments
Improve delivery performance
Create purchase orders for supplies
Manage purchase orders for supplies
Utilize WMS/ERP platforms
Support WMS/ERP platforms
Utilize TMS platforms
Support TMS platforms
Coordinate with suppliers
Ensure timely delivery of materials
Ensure availability of materials
Support CTPAT certification activities
Manage CTPAT documentation
Ensure CTPAT audit readiness
Oversee onboarding for new hires
Implement training plans
Implement development plans
Facilitate English ISU training
Coordinate English ISU training
Schedule English ISU training
Track attendance for training
Follow up on training
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional communication; Internal departments; Cross-shift cooperation; Peer cooperation
Full Job 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. Primary Function of Position The Shipping Supervisor reports to the Materials Management Director and is responsible for leading daily shipping operations to ensure all outbound shipments are executed safely, accurately, on time, and in compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulations. This role supervises shipping personnel, supports training and performance development, and coordinates shipment planning and execution across internal departments to meet customer and business requirements. The Shipping Supervisor also maintains shipping documentation and audit readiness, monitors operational performance, resolves shipment issues proactively, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, this position manages purchase orders for packaging materials through the Coupa system, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and timely replenishment to support shipping demand. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional communication, a hands-on leadership style, attention to detail, and a
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