Supervisor, Incoming Quality

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 it!

Position Overview The Supervisor plays an integral part of Insulet’s Quality Department as the leader of Incoming Quality Assurance supervisor, as well as leading and managing inspections activities in accordance of FDA approved medical devices. The role requires strong organization skills and attention to detail while working in cross functional teams to accomplish departmental and company goals.

As an Incoming Quality Supervisor includes overseeing all aspects of quality control for materials entering a facility. They manage a team of inspectors to ensure that raw materials, components, and other goods meet specified standards before being used in production

Responsibilities

Team leadership and supervision

- Supervise, mentor, and provide day-to-day direction for the incoming quality control (IQC) inspection team.

- Develop training plans and conduct training sessions for technicians on inspection procedures, quality standards, and safety.

- Create and distribute work assignments and testing priorities to ensure an efficient workflow.

- Monitor team performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), such as non-conformance rates and inspection throughput.

- Arrange and manage resources to ensure efficiency of the inspection are continuous on time.

- Inspection and quality assurance

- Execute and implement IQC procedures, test plans, and sampling techniques.

- Inspect and approve incoming materials and components for compliance with specifications, using tools like calipers, micrometers, and CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines, Smartscope eg. OGP, etc).

- Review inspection documentation for accuracy and compliance with quality protocols.

- Perform lots acceptance in system upon pass inspection

- Ensure that all inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

Problem-solving and continuous improvement

- Manage the process for handling non-conforming materials, from quarantine to disposition.

- Lead or participate in root-cause investigations for quality issues found in incoming materials.

- Interface with supplier quality engineers to manage and resolve quality problems and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

- Analyze inspection data to identify trends and recommend improvements to internal processes or supplier quality.

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Documentation and compliance

Maintain accurate and detailed records of all inspection activities and results.

Prepare and present reports on quality metrics and inspection performance for management and other departments.

Ensure the IQC department operates in compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and quality management systems like ISO 13485.

Participate in internal gemba walk and external audits to ensure compliance.

Publish and reporting quality inspection data and performance.

Communication and collaboration

Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders relate to incoming activities, such as engineering, production, and purchasing, regarding incoming material quality.

Communicate with production staff and leadership to resolve quality-related questions and issues.

Collaborate with other quality teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout the entire production process.

Preferred Skills And Competencies

Education and/or experience in engineering, technical, management or scientific discipline.

Prior experience working in a regulated industry such as Quality System Regulations 21CFR820 and/or ISO 13485.

Ability to handle team interpersonal conflicts and find an acceptable resolution.

Effective verbal communication and excellent technical writing skills.

Proven experience to organize, prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Experience creating and analyzing trend and pareto charts.

Experience or certification in process improve