Supervisor- Manufacturing

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity
- Cochlear is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead and manage manufacturing resources to deliver short term targets in line with the overall manufacturing strategy. The role will require the development and execution of plans to meet critical business outcomes including developing people and teams, achieving quality and delivery targets, while maintaining a safe work environment.
- This is a permanent full time role based in either Cochlear’s Macquarie University or Lane Cove sites.
- Your responsibilities will include _
- Establish, develop and coach team to meet current and future business needs.
- Develop and drive short term (daily & weekly) delivery of production targets in the areas of People, Quality, Capacity, Customer Service and Cost
- Ensure risks to volume, quality or product cost are identified and managed at all times using a clear, consistent and visible process that prioritises actions with other departments to resolve constraints
- Support the introduction and commercialisation of new technologies and products into manufacturing by collaborating with key stakeholders in the V&V and subsequent phases of PIP in order to meet required ramp, yield and cost targets.
- Develop, lead and manage continuous improvement programs designed to increase capacity and flexibility and reduce product cost
- Develop, maintain and execute, in collaboration with other departments and key stakeholders, an overall talent plan.
- About You:

- 5+ experience in a similar role
- Engineering degree is preferred.
- Lean manufacturing culture leader, excited to be a problem solver and waste eliminator.
- Confidently communicate in a verbal or written way, in 1:1 or small and large group scenarios. Deliver clear messaging and influence outcomes via coaching and motivating.
- Able to prioritise and deliver Business needs, can explain the why to engage the team or business.
- Able to work in Macquarie University and Lane Cove sites
- Ability to work both morning (6am-2pm) and afternoon (2pm-10pm) shifts

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.