Supervisor, Pump Production

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause.

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Supervises the company's pump production including any of the following activities: production planning/coordination, shift scheduling, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting. Participates in planning, reviewing, and implementing production procedures, documentation, and personnel requirements. Pump Production Supervisors are also responsible for:

• Supervises manufacturing personnel and processes to meet production requirements.
• Ensures that the designated area is in compliance with cGMP regulations, area documentation and standard operating procedures are accurate and up to date, and that a readiness for regulatory agency audits exists at all times.
• Evaluates pump area procedures and operations to ensure that efficient and effective methods are in place to promote the manufacturing of a quality product.
• Monitors and tracks production yields.
• Recommends changes where appropriate to correct production issues.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineering on production issues to ensure immediate resolution.
• Promotes process improvements by developing and implementing programs to improve manufacturing output or quality.
• Tracks key performance measures.
• Ensures the effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products.
• Monitors daily operations and recommends changes to processes and procedures.
• Provides direction to employees and exercises judgment according to established policies, procedures, and management guidance.
• Supports the short term planning for the department including headcount, budgeting, training, and systems requirements.
• Participates in the selection, development, performance appraisal, merit recommendation, and promotion of staff.
• Ensures department staff is properly trained, per designated training plan, before assuming job responsibilities.
• Develops and manages schedules and performance requirements of staff.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

This position is fully onsite and open to candidates located in San Diego, California. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur onsite.

This position will work Monday - Thursday from 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM PST.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite required.
• Strong knowledge and application of principles outlined in Quality System Regulations (QSRs/GMPs).
• Proficient in the use of common assembly tooling.
• Able to effectively exchange or present factual information in both written and verbal communications.
• Skilled at effectively communicating department or area issues and results within and across functional areas and conducting…