Supervisor (Manufacturing) PM Shift

Change people's lives and we love what you do Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 50 medical device company and the market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.

Change people's lives and love what you do 

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Our employees tell us that the best part of working at Cochlear is the opportunity to change people's lives for the better. 

Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. 

This is your opportunity to join a top 50 medical device company and market leader in implantable hearing devices.

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.

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

• Work in collaboration with other peers to ensure consistent application of lean tools and techniques across Manufacturing.

• 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.

• Drive engagement of Team members and team leader Ms by instituting appropriate 'people' processes and practices, evolving their application and ensuring compliance and consistency

About You:

• 5+ experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in a Team Leader capacity

• 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.

Developmental Value of the role:

This role presents the opportunity to work across organisational boundaries and visibility with leadership team. The supervisor will be exposed to ERP and IT tools as well as working with multi-disciplined teams within Manufacturing such as Engineering, Maintenance and Calibration, Procurement and other shared services. There is also opportunity for further training and advancement to develop organisational and planning skills. 

The shift time is Afternoon shift - 2:24 pm - 10:30pm 

This role is located on 12 Helen St Teneriffe QLD 4005 please note onsite parking is not available. 

Why Join Us 

• Employee discount program - Save with discounts for over 1,000 retailers online and in-store. 

• Leave loading - You'll receive 20% extra on your daily base rate when taking annual leave. 

• Novated car leasing - Take advantage of fleet purchase discounts and making lease payments from your pre-tax salary. 

• Wellbeing programs - Employee Assistance Program (advice and counselling), Educational Assistance, Fitness discounts, Flu Vaccinations. 

• Work/life balance - Purchased Leave and Cochlear Day. 

We value diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. 

Our goal is to build a culture that celebrates and leverages the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realize their full potential. 

Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow 

Cochlear Summary

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. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha). If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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.

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