Production Line Manager I - Acton, United States - Insulet Corporation

Insulet Corporation

Verified Company

Acton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod product platform.

In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations.

Our continued success depends on itJob Title:
Supervisor, Pod Manufacturing Line

Department:
Operations

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Overview:

Responsibilities:

Manage and coach a team of manufacturing technicians and material handlers focusing on performance, behaviors, product quality, and operational efficiency. Must be available for adhoc employee relations issue on a 24/7 basis, as needed.
Document and report status of operational goals using operational scorecards.
Provide timely performance feedback to personnel and responsible for delivering annual performance appraisals.
Maintain timekeeping for all employees including vacation and FMLA.
Identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for solutions
Ensure the use of consistent processes and procedures to support efficient operations and enhance product quality.
Ensure timely training and onboarding of new employees.
Train and mentor fellow technicians on the manufacturing processes, equipment, and general mechanical skills.
Utilize human machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify and correct shifts in process control.
Ensures adequate supply of raw materials and process aids to operate efficiently.
Executes equipment inspections and generates emergency, corrective, or preventative work orders as needed.
Troubleshoot and identify potential solutions for mechanical errors, safety issues or general operating inefficiencies within the production processes.
Interface directly with crossfunctional departments to help drive preventative maintenance schedules, techniques, and training improvements.
Able to utilize computer systems to support in the material inventory and quality management processes.
Execution of equipment/process validation protocols under mínimal supervision.
Able to write and/or revise production work instructions, preventative maintenance tasks, and equipment documentation.
Safely follow standard operating procedures including but not limited to material handling, record keeping, packaging, and shipment preparation. Must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and capable of working independently with mínimal instruction from production manager.
Able to work in small groups and cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement collective corrective actions.
Maintain a clean work environment suitable for medical device manufacturing and cleanroom production.
Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

years of on-the-job manufacturing experience

Must be proficient in English language to be able to read documentation, communicate, and write

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

Leadership & Communication
Recognizes strengths of the technicians on their team, fosters a respectful working relationship, encourages twoway communication, and clearly communicates expectations to their team as well as provides feedback when expectations are/are not met.
Mechanical Aptitude
Knowledge of and experience with automated machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production & Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, measurement instruments, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for the manufacture and distribution of goods.
Computer Skills
Basic Microsoft office skillset. Ability to create and distribute sore cards and daily production reports
Problem Solving
Recognizes problems and understands root cause analysis techniques/concepts.
Detail Oriented
Strong attention to detail.
Autonomy
Able to run, diagnose, and repair equipment independently with mínimal supervision
Previous experience running, debugging, and/or maintaining highly automated discrete component assembly equipment is preferred.
Previous experience with technologies such as laser welding, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, and ESDsensitive devices preferred but not required.
Experience in a startup production environment is a plus.
Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Familiarity with manufacturing instrumentation such as optical gauging, video microscopes, micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges, dial indicators, and gauge blocks.