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Applied Medical

Applied Medical

In-house manufacturing of surgical devices

Manufacturing Supervisor - Multiple Teams

Full-TimeDeadline 5/6/27
$22 - $28/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Lake Forest, CA, USA
In Person

The role is on-site in Rancho Santa Margarita or Lake Forest, California, based on business needs.

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience leading teams and managing processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate work and safety instructions effectively.
  • Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic machinery, pumps, hydraulics, or similar mechanically driven systems.
  • Ability to develop, refine, and maintain process improvements, with experience in root-cause analysis using industry-standard methods.
  • Experience creating or updating procedural documentation such as training records, manufacturing instructions, standard operating procedures, and general arrangement documents.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using SAP or similar material management software.
  • Ability to lead meetings, manage projects, deliver presentations, and delegate tasks while aligning team efforts with company goals.
  • Resourcefulness in vendor sourcing and market research to implement cost-effective, data-driven solutions and work effectively in a diverse environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing tasks to ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
  • Guide team members through proper manufacturing procedures, equipment operation, and quality inspection practices.
  • Monitor production processes, workflows, and resource allocation to identify issues, minimize downtime, and support optimal throughput.
  • Perform hands-on manufacturing tasks as needed, including equipment setup, material handling, and in-process inspections.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to implement process improvements and resolve operational challenges.
  • Assist with training new team members to ensure consistent adherence to standardized work instructions and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of production activities to support traceability, continuous improvement, and compliance with ISO and Quality System Regulation standards.
  • Promote a safe and clean work environment by following established safety protocols and promptly addressing concerns or non-conformance issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to work on-site in either Rancho Santa Margarita or Lake Forest, California, based on business needs.
  • A four-year degree in Business Administration or Operations and Supply Chain Management.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Prior experience in SAP or other enterprise resource planning data management systems.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing and production or process-driven work environments.
  • Experience leading in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with Metal Injection Molding.
  • Experience with computer numerical control machines.

About the company

Applied Medical designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical devices for a wide range of medical specialties, with in-house operations at its California headquarters and European headquarters in the Netherlands, plus global distribution centers. Its products are used during procedures to improve patient outcomes, and the company allocates about 20% of revenue to research and development to continually upgrade its technologies. It sets itself apart through vertical integration—handling design, production, and distribution in-house—to control quality and costs while offering clinicians a broad set of options. Its goal is to improve surgical and clinical care while meeting customers' economic needs and expanding access to a diverse range of device choices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The February 2026 verdict strengthens Applied Medical's hospital-sales narrative and legal leverage.
  • Voyant pricing at 15-20% below rivals supports procurement wins in budget-sensitive systems.
  • French public tenders in 2026 show recurring Applied Medical purchasing across multiple hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • Medtronic's appeal targets the $381.7 million verdict, delaying any competitive relief until 2027.
  • Applied Medical remains a small player with about 3% U.S. advanced bipolar share.
  • Ethicon and Olympus still occupy stronger positions, limiting Applied Medical's hospital conversion rates.

What makes Applied Medical unique

  • Voyant advanced bipolar devices compete on cost and performance against Medtronic and Ethicon.
  • Applied Medical won a 2026 antitrust verdict against Medtronic over bundling and exclusivity.
  • Applied Medical keeps releasing Voyant upgrades, including the EA030 generator on August 11, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Mentorship Program

Commuter Benefits

Company News

MedTech Dive
Feb 16th, 2023
Applied Medical suit against Medtronic alleges surgical-device bundling practice curbs competition | MedTech Dive

Applied competes with Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon and Olympus in the bipolar energy device market.

Business Wire
Nov 9th, 2022
Applied Medical Commemorates 20 Years Of Wound Protection With Its Market-Leading Alexis® Protector-Retractors

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Medical is commemorating 20 years of wound protection since the first Alexis wound protector-retractor was introduced. The Alexis brand is recognized worldwide for improving patient outcomes and reducing superficial surgical site infection. Over the last two decades, Alexis devices have protected 17 million wounds in more than 75 countries. The devices have also expanded into a full-line of protector-retractors designed to meet a variety of surgeon and patient needs. Alexis devices are the protector of choice in a wide array of surgical specialties, including general, thoracic, colorectal, obstetric and gynecologic, among others. The devices are used in both open and laparoscopic procedures, and when combined with Applied Medical’s unique GelSeal® technology, they help enable hand access, reduced port, and single port laparoscopic surgery, and scarless natural orifice approaches. The Alexis product family also includes protectors specifically designed for orthopaedic procedures and cesarean section deliveries