Job Summary

The Lot Release Coordinator is responsible for ensuring timely and compliant product lot release by actively reviewing, tracking, and driving closure of open quality-related action items. This role serves as a central coordination point across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure all quality events—such as NCMRs, rework, sorting, and development activities—are appropriately addressed prior to lot disposition.

Position Overview
The Lot Release Coordinator is responsible for ensuring timely and compliant product lot release by actively reviewing, tracking, and driving closure of open quality-related action items. This role serves as a central coordination point across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure all quality events—such as NCMRs, rework, sorting, and development activities—are appropriately addressed prior to lot disposition.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively follow up on cross-functional dependencies to prevent delays in release.

Responsibilities
Review production lots for release readiness, ensuring all required quality documentation and activities are complete.
Identify and assess any open quality action items tied to lots (e.g., NCMRs, rework, sort activities, deviations).
Partner with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to determine disposition status and readiness.
Maintain a centralized tracker of open quality events impacting lot release.
Monitor status of: Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs), Rework and Sort activities including containment, Development or validation activities, and other quality-related holds
Ensure accurate and up-to-date visibility of lot status across systems (e.g., SAP, Arena, others).
Proactively follow up with responsible owners (Quality, Operations, Engineering) to drive timely closure of action items.
Identify bottlenecks and escalate risks to leadership when timelines are at risk.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment to resolve blockers impacting lot release.
Provide regular status updates on lot release readiness and open quality issues.
Maintain and translate large datasets (e.g., spreadsheets, trackers) into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
Develop executive-level presentation materials (e.g., slide decks) summarizing lot status, risks, and key quality metrics.
Prepare and present content for leadership forums, including VP and SVP-level reviews.
Clearly communicate risks, priorities, trends, and recovery plans in a format tailored for senior leadership decision-making.
Ensure all activities comply with internal quality systems, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support audits by maintaining traceability of decisions and actions impacting lot release.
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to streamline lot release processes.

Required Skills Competencies
Strong organizational and tracking skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills (especially for leadership updates).
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and quality tracking tools.
Proactive ownership mindset 6 drives closure, not just tracking
Assertive but collaborative 6 able to push for timelines while maintaining strong relationships
Data-driven 6 uses metrics and tracking to manage performance
Detail-oriented 6 ensures no gaps in release readiness
Resilient under pressure 6 handles competing priorities and urgent demands effectively

Education and Experience
Bachelor99s degree
Five (5+) years of experience working in Quality in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Frequently standing, walking, reaching above shoulders and below waist.
Additional Information
The position is working on-site at our Acton, MA location.

NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $73,800.00 - $110,700.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance  401(k) with company match  Paid time off (PTO)  And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.