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 it!
Position Overview:
The Associate Operations Process Specialist (AOPS) is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Insulet’s Pod & PDM Manufacturing department. Specifically, the AOPS will be focused on the auditing of mfg processes as well as supporting the financial postings related to Pod & PDM lot postings. Additionally, the AOPS will be responsible for monitoring and tracking production to ensure that Pod & PDM departments are meeting the required volumes associated with each part type. This role will support all 3 shifts and will work on site in the plant office from the hours of 8am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates with Supply Chain department heads to plan and direct production activities based on the priorities set by the business
- Completes daily financial postings that would include scrap and volume
- Regularly monitor and audit the COD tracker (destruction of materials), Reclaim tracker, and others as assigned by the business
- Serve as the ETR (engineering trial run) coordinator and ensure all information is accurately represented
- Manages new and existing Co-ops including participating in the recruiting and hiring efforts
- Responsible for soliciting projects for Co-Ops from all department heads
- Schedule and coordinate Co-Ops final report outs prior to their departure
- Responsible for approving Co-Ops hours in Workday
- Regularly participate/lead CI (continuous improvement) initiatives
- Coordinates the production schedule to ensure that all Kanban’s are adequately stocked and meet schedule requirements
- Use Lean principles and tools to drive a continuous improvement culture to improve safety, quality, efficiency and cost
- Prepare production reports for management team when necessary
- Works with the manufacturing engineers to address issues and improve overall product quality
- Coordinates activities around special product builds such as PDKs, Omnipod Canada, etc.
- Supports the CAPA process by leading and/or participating in corrective measures
- Ensures that quality/production data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
- Supports leadership team with special assignments/projects as needed.
Education and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Minimum 0-2 years’ experience supervising work activities in a high-volume production environment, required.
- Willingness to learn cGMP guidelines and ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 regulations.
- Must have interest working in a regulated industry
- Must be a team oriented, detailed individual. Should have a strong work ethic, self-starter and adaptable.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must possess the initiative and drive for continual improvement.
- Process oriented and uses data to make decisions.
- Have a work style that motivates the production staff.
- Must be able to fulfill job responsibilities in a fast-paced/high-volume production environment.
- Proficient in basic computer skills. Fundamental knowledge of ERP systems; Microsoft AX would be a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
- Must be able to work longer hours when required (end of month)
This role will primarily support Insulet from the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm.