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 general 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
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 leadersh