Sr Supervisor, Maintenance Operations (Onsite - Irvine)

Job Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance leader to make a direct impact in a highly automated medical device manufacturing environment. As the Sr. Supervisor, Maintenance Operations at Insulet's Irvine facility, you will lead a team of skilled technicians responsible for maintaining and improving advanced production equipment and facility systems, driving equipment reliability, safety, and operational excellence. The role offers hands-on leadership, involvement in capital upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives, and the chance to develop high-performing teams while leveraging expertise in automation, troubleshooting, Lean principles, and manufacturing operations. Ideal for maintenance professionals who thrive in fast-paced, technology-driven environments and enjoy leading both people and process improvements.


Position Overview:
The Sr Supervisor, Maintenance Operations will lead a team of maintenance/machine technicians to support the business objectives of Insulet’s manufacturing plant located in Irvine, CA. This position will be the owner of the plant’s equipment and facility maintenance programs in addition to being an integral part of the plant’s safety committee.
Responsibilities
Owns and execute preventative and breakdown maintenance operations for production equipment such that performances meet or exceed baseline capabilities.
Ensure all facilities preventative maintenance(s) are scheduled. Is site point person for coordination with Insulet Facilities – Site contact for subcontractors, repairs, etc.
Manages a team of maintenance technicians including but not limited to setting daily priorities, establishing responsibilities, performance evaluations, professional development, ensuring production coverage during absence requests, etc.
Participate as needed in a hands-on capacity with preventative and breakdown maintenance operations.
Support equipment and facility upgrades with both hands-on support and allocation of managed resources.
Drive continuous improvement of safety programs, maintenance programs, troubleshooting process, and machine performance.
Ensure spare inventory for all equipment is sufficient for production requirements.
Participate as a member of the Safety Committee. Own select/assigned safety programs and take an active role in ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, accident prevention, accident investigation, safety training, and compliance with environmental rules and regulations.
Creating and/or maintaining documentation related to areas of responsibility.
Responsible for developing a cohesive high-performing team. Builds team culture and sets expectations on performance and behaviors. Partners with various centers of expertise on strategies promoting positive work environment.
Other tasks assigned by superiors/Leadership.
Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors
Decision making – has a systematic and methodical approach to making decisions, seeks out and explores relevant information, thinks creatively beyond the immediate problem, assimilates facts quickly, challenges assumptions, and considers business implications of potential solutions.
Communication – conveys information effectively, including escalating critical maintenance and facilities issues, actively listens, and resolves conflict constructively.
Work organization – takes a structured, economical approach to resources including time, people, money, and equipment.
Problem solving – uses a systematic, methodical approach to gather facts, define problems, generate and implement solutions.
Initiative – makes decisions and takes actions appropriately. Willing to take risks as circumstances require.
Planning skills – sets goals and priorities, thinks ahead, and identifies activities and resources needed to achieve goals.
Perseverance – achieves objectives by overcoming difficulties through tenacity and resilience.
Talent Developer – actively coaches and partners with direct reports on career aspirations. Hold employees accountable for consistent performance and behavior expectations.
Required Skills and Competencies
Advanced mechanical aptitude, technical ability, and problem solving skills, ability to read and understand technical drawings and manuals.
Proficient with computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, SAP, etc.
Lean six sigma familiarity.
Basic controls and vision system troubleshooting.
Ability to read and understand government regulations.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Data analysis skills.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Education and Experience
Associate degree in engineering (or related discipline) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
5+ years of experience with maintenance, repair, and improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and building facilities.
3+ years of management experience.