Manufacturing Supervisor (12 Hour Weekend Night Shift - Onsite)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

1d•$75,800 - $113,750•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads a team of Manufacturing Technicians and Material Handlers operating a single line of highly automated equipment to produce Insulet products. The role involves developing and cross-training technicians to operate and troubleshoot equipment and technologies such as heat staking, laser welding, mechanical swaging, PCB handling and testing, and robotics. The supervisor monitors product quality, addresses machine faults and stops, and is accountable for the performance of the production line and its team. This is an onsite weekend night-shift position working 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Friday through Sunday. The role requires hands-on leadership, mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting, communication, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It may be eligible for additional shift differential pay and incentive compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of on-the-job manufacturing experience.
At least 1 year of direct management experience.
English proficiency sufficient to read documentation, communicate, and write.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to set expectations, foster respectful working relationships, encourage two-way communication, and provide feedback.
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of automated machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of raw materials, measurement instruments, production processes, quality control, and goods manufacturing and distribution techniques.
Basic Microsoft Office skills and the ability to create and distribute scorecards and daily production reports.
Problem-solving ability and understanding of root cause analysis techniques and concepts.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to run, diagnose, and repair equipment independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work onsite and meet the stated physical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience running, debugging, or maintaining highly automated discrete component assembly equipment.
Experience with technologies such as laser welding, heat staking, ultrasonic welding, and ESD-sensitive devices.
Experience in a start-up production environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Manage and coach Manufacturing Technicians and Material Handlers, focusing on performance, conduct, product quality, and operational efficiency; be available for ad-hoc employee relations issues on a 24/7 basis as needed.
Document and report operational goal status using operational scorecards.
Provide timely performance feedback and deliver annual performance appraisals.
Maintain employee timekeeping, including vacation and FMLA records.
Identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
Ensure consistent processes and procedures that support efficient operations and product quality.
Ensure timely onboarding and training of new employees.
Train and mentor technicians in manufacturing processes, equipment, and general mechanical skills.
Use human machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify and correct shifts in process control.
Ensure adequate supplies of raw materials and process aids.
Inspect equipment and generate emergency, corrective, or preventative work orders as needed.
Troubleshoot mechanical errors, safety issues, and operating inefficiencies in production processes and identify potential solutions.
Work with cross-functional departments to improve preventative maintenance schedules, techniques, and training.
Use computer systems to support material inventory and quality management processes.
Execute equipment and process validation protocols with minimal supervision.
Write or revise production work instructions, preventative maintenance tasks, and equipment documentation.
Follow standard operating procedures for material handling, record keeping, packaging, and shipment preparation, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Work independently with minimal instruction from the Production Manager while maintaining attention to detail and organization.
Work in small groups and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and identify and implement corrective actions.
Maintain a clean work environment appropriate for medical device manufacturing and cleanroom production.
Perform other duties as required.